Washington
Dungeness River near Sequim
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
Saturday, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
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
- 85.5 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.27 ft
- Water Temperature
- 52 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 12048000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
58°F
Feels like
55°F
Wind
4 mph SW
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 10:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.08 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 53°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 9 AM
Overcast
Temp 60°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 5 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 9 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 52°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Clear
High 70°F / Low 51°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 6 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
Dungeness River near Sequim, Washington. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 12048000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Dungeness 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 Dungeness near Sequim is the north Olympic Dungeness fishing reach above the Strait of Juan de Fuca estuary. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 12048000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Elwha and from the Neah Bay coastal identity. Steelhead and salmon are WDFW catch-record 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
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
WDFW Olympic Peninsula Dungeness trout. USGS 12048000 Sequim. 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 Dungeness Chinook is season-managed. Confirm current notices. Not a coastal-bar identity.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Rain-and-snow Olympic Peninsula river in Clallam County near Sequim, flowing to the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
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 Dungeness access and Sequim-area road corridors. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a coastal jetty. Confirm tribal and WDFW posted access.
Stocking information
WDFW and hatchery programs manage Dungeness salmon, steelhead, and trout. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
WDFW Olympic Peninsula Dungeness section rules, 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. This ID is not neah-bay. 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
Dungeness River near Sequim
Regulation Summary
Dungeness near Sequim: WDFW Olympic Peninsula Dungeness River rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon
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