Today
88°F
Sunny
NNW 10 mph · 0% precip
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Today’s verdict
Clear — a big 35°F swing through the day.
775 CFSFlow
78°FWater temp
88° / 55°775 CFS is on the low side for July — this stretch typically runs 922–1,320 CFS.
With flows lower than usual, wading is generally easier and more forgiving — but beds still shift and cold water saps strength fast, so read the water, stay within your limits, and check conditions on-site. You remain responsible for your own safety.
At 78°F, the water is above the trout-stress threshold — consider resting the fish until it cools.
Weather
86°FClear
Wind NNE 9 mph
Sunrise 5:55 AM · Sunset 8:44 PM
Observed (1 hour ago)
NWS / weather.gov · fetched 17:00
Today
88°F
Sunny
NNW 10 mph · 0% precip
Tonight
55°F
Mostly Clear
NNW 1 to 10 mph · 1% precip
Tomorrow
86°F
Sunny
NNW 0 to 12 mph · 0% precip
Fly recommendations are paused — water temperature is above 68°F. Don't fish stressed trout — please check on-site before deciding. (current: 78°F)
Conditions are estimates from USGS data. Always assess on-site conditions and use your own judgment.
The Winchester gauge reads the North Umpqua on the mainstem near Roseburg, downstream of the legendary fly-only summer-steelhead water above Glide. It carries both flow and water temperature, so it reflects the river's volume and warmth — the steelhead water upstream rises and falls with the same flows this gauge tracks.
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Rugged Oregon river legendary for summer steelhead and traditional swung-fly fishing through basalt ledges and fast pools. Target species include Summer and winter steelhead, with trout in upper tributary reaches. Much access is roadside, but wading is difficult and hazardous; many anglers use two-handed rods. Productive timing is Summer steelhead from midsummer into fall; winter runs vary by regulation and return strength. Major hatches and foods include Aquatic insects support resident fish, but steelhead flies imitate movement rather than a hatch. Common approaches are Swinging wet flies and skaters is traditional; nymphing rules and closures must be checked. Regulations, access rules and water conditions vary by reach, so anglers should review current agency information and the linked local reports before fishing.