Fly Fishing in Washington
67 Washington streams have trout recorded in state fisheries surveys. A survey record means trout were caught there — it is not the same as a state classification of natural reproduction, which Washington does not publish. Current conditions shown where a USGS gauge covers the water.
Readings as of Aug 1, 2026, 1:49 PM CDT.
Trout Streams in Washington
Ranked by how many trout species state surveys have recorded. A survey record proves the fish were caught there, not that they reproduce there.
| # | Stream | County | Evidence | Trout species | Public | Water temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crab Creek | — | Stocked | Brown Trout, Eastern Brook Trout, Tiger Trout | — | — |
| 2 | Mill Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead, Eastern Brook Trout | — | — |
| 3 | Touchet River | — | Stocked | Brown Trout, Steelhead | — | — |
| 4 | Anderson Creek | — | Stocked | Eastern Brook Trout | — | 61°F |
| 5 | Antoine Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 6 | Asotin Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 7 | Baker River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 8 | Big Soos Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 9 | Blue Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 10 | Bogachiel River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 63°F |
| 11 | Calawah River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 59.7°F |
| 12 | Canyon Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 58.6°F |
| 13 | Cascade River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 55.4°F |
| 14 | Chambers Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 15 | Chehalis River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 16 | Chewuch River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 17 | Chiwawa River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 18 | Cispus River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 19 | Clarks Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 52.9°F |
| 20 | Coal Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 21 | Cowlitz River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 22 | Deschutes River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 23 | Duckabush River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 24 | Dungeness River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 54.7°F |
| 25 | Elk Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 26 | Elwha River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 27 | Entiat River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 28 | Green River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 29 | Humptulips River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 30 | Icicle Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 31 | Issaquah Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 32 | Johnson Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 33 | Klickitat River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 59.7°F |
| 34 | Lewis River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 35 | Methow River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 36 | Naselle River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 37 | Newaukum River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 38 | Okanogan River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 75°F |
| 39 | Omak Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 40 | Pilchuck River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 41 | Puyallup River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 42 | Raging River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 43 | Rock Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 44 | Salmon Creek | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 45 | Samish River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 46 | Satsop River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
| 47 | Sauk River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 60.8°F |
| 48 | Similkameen River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 66.6°F |
| 49 | Skagit River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | 60.8°F |
| 50 | Skokomish River | — | Stocked | Steelhead | — | — |
Washington River Flows
Largest current discharge, from USGS gauges.
| River | Flow (cfs) | Water temp | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia River | 145,000 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC |
| Snake River | 18,300 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC |
| Pend Oreille River | 11,800 | 74.3°F | Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC |
| Skagit River | 7,770 | 60.8°F | Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Yakima River | 3,700 | 75.7°F | Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC |
| Cowlitz River | 3,500 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Puyallup River | 1,630 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC |
| Snohomish River | 1,590 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC |
| Sauk River | 1,440 | 60.8°F | Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Nooksack River | 1,330 | 64°F | Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Lewis River | 1,250 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Baker River | 1,130 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Spokane River | 1,080 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC |
| Queets River | 825 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC |
| Hoh River | 812 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC |
| Klickitat River | 767 | 59.7°F | Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC |
| Nisqually River | 761 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC |
| Quinault River | 729 | 66.6°F | Aug 1, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC |
| Thunder Creek | 694 | — | Aug 1, 2026, 5:45 PM UTC |
| White River | 692 | 62.4°F | Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Washington streams hold trout?
67 Washington streams have trout on record from state fisheries surveys. Washington does not publish a wild-trout classification scheme the way Pennsylvania and Wisconsin do, so this reflects where trout were caught in surveys — presence, not documented natural reproduction. Crab Creek has the most trout species on record (3).
When is water too warm to fish in Washington?
Trout come under thermal stress above roughly 68°F and post-release mortality climbs sharply. Montana FWP restricts angling when max daily water temperature reaches 73F for 3 consecutive days. No Washington trout stream was above that threshold at the last reading. These are measurements, not advisories — check the state agency for restrictions actually in force.
Classification: state agency. Conditions: USGS NWIS (public domain).