Alaska
Chena River near Two Rivers
Current River Rating
Poor · 41
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1740 CFS
- Gage Height
- 16.87 ft
- Water Temperature
- 42.8 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 15493000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
50°F
Feels like
48°F
Wind
4 mph NE
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 11:45 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.02 in
Last 24 hours
0.56 in
Last 48 hours
0.71 in
Moderate rainfall may cause rising or changing flows.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 12 AM
Drizzle
Temp 50°F
Chance 46%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 4 AM
Drizzle
Temp 49°F
Chance 49%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 49°F
Chance 69%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Drizzle
Temp 56°F
Chance 94%
Precip 0.03 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Drizzle
Temp 54°F
Chance 96%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Drizzle
Temp 53°F
Chance 87%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Fri, Sep 4
Rain
High 54°F / Low 45°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.56 in
Max gust 8 mph
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 56°F / Low 48°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.48 in
Max gust 23 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 65°F / Low 46°F
Chance 53%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 65°F / Low 48°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 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.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Chena River near Two Rivers, Alaska. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 15493000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Chena 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 Chena near Two Rivers is the upper Chena fishing reach along Chena Hot Springs Road. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 15493000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from the Fairbanks urban Chena 15514000, which has no live 00010 and is not this ID. Arctic grayling are the classic Interior fly target and are described in text only. Resident rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Chinook are present as a seasonal ADF&G fishery, not a run-count rating. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
ADF&G Interior Chena. USGS 15493000 Two Rivers. Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) are an ADF&G Interior and Southcentral sport fish and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Distinct from Fairbanks 15514000.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G Chinook fishery. Confirm current Interior salmon notices. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Northern pike occur in lower Chena / slough habitats more than this upper Two Rivers pin. Confirm current pike rules. Do not treat this ID as the Fairbanks city fishery.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Clear Interior Chena River at Two Rivers, upstream of Moose Creek Dam and distinct from the Fairbanks city reach.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by ADF&G Fairbanks Area sport-fishing pages and Chena River State Recreation Area access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a launch pin. Private land occurs; use posted public access.
Stocking information
ADF&G Interior manages the Chena as a wild grayling fishery with salmon seasons. Confirm current official stocking separately. Do not invent a stocking calendar.
Official sources
ADF&G Interior Chena special rules, salmon seasons, and grayling harvest rules change. Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) are an ADF&G Interior and Southcentral sport fish and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings. Distinct from Chena at Fairbanks 15514000. Confirm current official regulations.
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
Fairbanks North Star, Alaska
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
Fairbanks North Star
Management Category
Wild Interior salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Chena River near Two Rivers
Regulation Summary
Chena near Two Rivers: ADF&G Interior / Fairbanks Area sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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