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Methow River (WA)
Lake Pacific tributary · Gauge: Methow River at Pateros, WA
Current Conditions
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Water Temp
279
Flow (cfs) · steady
1.49ft
Gage Height
Reading: 9/23/2026, 8:15:00 AM
Run status
Steelhead
Confidence: 42%
Why this status?
Phase: ramp_up. Water n/a°F (ideal 45-55), flow 279 cfs (ideal 1000-4000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.60/0.50/0.28/0.17 → total 0.42.
Chinook Salmon
Confidence: 21%
Why this status?
Phase: after. Water n/a°F (ideal 52-62), flow 279 cfs (ideal 1000-4000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/0.50/0.28/0.17 → total 0.21.
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Typical run windows
Chinook Salmon 06-15 → peak 07-15 → 08-30
Ideal: 52-62°F · 1,000-4,000 cfs
Methow summer chinook.
Steelhead 09-15 → peak 10-15 → 04-30
Ideal: 45-55°F · 1,000-4,000 cfs
Summer steelhead.
Status is computed from real-time USGS gauge data, historical run windows, DNR reports, and crowdsourced angler reports. Always confirm conditions with the latest DNR rules before fishing.