Oregon
Clackamas River at Estacada
Current River Rating
Fair · 60
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
Saturday, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 774 CFS
- Gage Height
- 10.95 ft
- Water Temperature
- 61.2 °F
- Latest current reading
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 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
53°F
Feels like
51°F
Wind
4 mph SE
Wind gust
4 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
0.26 in
Last 48 hours
0.29 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 5 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 69°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 9 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 49°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 55°F
Chance 37%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 51°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 4 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
Clackamas River at Estacada, Oregon. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 14210000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
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
Fishery overview
The Clackamas at Estacada is the Portland-metro Clackamas fishing reach at Estacada. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 14210000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from the Willamette mainstem and the Sandy. Winter steelhead and spring Chinook are ODFW tag fisheries. 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
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
ODFW Northwest Zone Clackamas trout. USGS 14210000 Estacada. Coastal and interior cutthroat trout are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Anadromous steelhead require a current ODFW combined angling tag when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official ODFW rules.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
ODFW Clackamas spring Chinook is season-managed. Confirm current notices. Not a timeless season claim.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Willamette tributary at Estacada below the upper Clackamas canyon and above the lower suburban corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by ODFW Northwest Zone and Clackamas River corridor parks/access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. PGE / USFS upper-river access is not this station.
Stocking information
ODFW and hatchery programs manage Clackamas salmon, steelhead, and trout. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
ODFW Northwest Zone Clackamas section rules, hatchery-clipped harvest, and salmon/steelhead tags apply. Anadromous steelhead require a current ODFW combined angling tag when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official ODFW rules. Distinct from Sandy 14142500. Confirm current 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
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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