Washington
Calawah River near Forks
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Cautions
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 12043000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
56°F
Feels like
53°F
Wind
5 mph E
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 12:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.24 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 9 AM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 5 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 9 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 54°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 51°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
Calawah River near Forks, Washington. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 12043000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from the Hoh near Forks.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Calawah River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Calawah near Forks is the Olympic Peninsula Calawah fishing reach at Forks before the Bogachiel confluence. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 12043000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). This ID is not hoh-river-at-us-highway-101-near-forks. Winter steelhead and salmon are WDFW catch-record fisheries and are not selector IDs except Chinook as present. Resident rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDFW Olympic Peninsula Calawah resident trout. USGS 12043000. Distinct from Hoh 12041200. Coastal cutthroat trout are documented on several Olympic / Puget Sound rivers and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Anadromous steelhead require a current WDFW catch record card when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official WDFW rules.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
WDFW Calawah Chinook is a catch-record, season-managed fishery. Confirm current river notices. Not a timeless season claim.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Rainforest Olympic Peninsula river in Clallam County near Forks, distinct from the Hoh mainstem a few miles south.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by WDFW Olympic Peninsula access and Highway 101 / Forks road corridors. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. Private timber land is common; use posted public access. This pin is not the Hoh 101 bridge.
Stocking information
WDFW manages Calawah salmon and steelhead with hatchery and wild components. Confirm current official stocking and in-season notices separately.
Official sources
WDFW Olympic Peninsula Calawah section rules, salmon/steelhead catch record cards, and in-season closures change. Anadromous steelhead require a current WDFW catch record card when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official WDFW rules. Coastal cutthroat trout are documented on several Olympic / Puget Sound rivers and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Distinct from Hoh 12041200. Confirm current WDFW rules.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Clallam, Washington
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Clallam
Management Category
Anadromous and resident salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Calawah River near Forks
Regulation Summary
Calawah near Forks: WDFW Olympic Peninsula Calawah River rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon
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