Oregon
Clackamas River at Estacada
Location Snapshot
Clackamas River at Estacada is a western Oregon Cascade river reach below the upper hydro system near Estacada. Rainbow trout and chinook salmon are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Fair · 67
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Wednesday, 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 625 CFS
- Gage Height
- 10.69 ft
- Water Temperature
- 52.5 °F
- Latest current reading
- Oct 20, 2026, 10:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 14210000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
47°F
Feels like
43°F
Wind
1 mph NW
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:30 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 5 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 9 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 1 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 5 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 9 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 47°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 56°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 46°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 42°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Chinook salmon enter the Clackamas River, including the water at Estacada.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Clackamas 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
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
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
Clackamas, Oregon
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
Clackamas
Management Category
Anadromous and resident salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Clackamas River at Estacada.
Regulation Summary
Clackamas at Estacada: ODFW Northwest Zone Clackamas River rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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