Washington
Hoh River at US Highway 101 near Forks
Current River Rating
Poor · 47
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
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 723 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.3 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 6, 2026, 8:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 12041200 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
55°F
Feels like
54°F
Wind
2 mph N
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 6, 2026, 2:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.51 in
Last 48 hours
0.53 in
Moderate rainfall may cause rising or changing flows.
Next 24 Hours
Sun 3 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 7 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 11 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 3 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sun 7 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 55°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 64°F / Low 53°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 8 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 mph
Wed, Sep 9
Partly cloudy
High 80°F / Low 56°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
Hoh River at US Highway 101 near Forks, Washington. Monitoring-Backed via accepted air-derived river-trout path: USGS 12041200 reports live discharge and stage without water temperature. Distinct from Calawah 12043000.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Hoh 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 Hoh at US 101 near Forks is the Olympic Hoh fishing reach at the highway corridor. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 12041200 (live discharge and stage). Live 00010 is not present; thermal uses the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from Calawah near Forks. Winter 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 Hoh trout. USGS 12041200 air-derived thermal. Distinct from Calawah 12043000. 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 Hoh Chinook is season-managed. Confirm current notices. Not a Calawah identity.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Glacier-fed Olympic rainforest river at US 101 near Forks, Jefferson County, distinct from the Calawah a few miles north.
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 Hoh access and US 101 / Hoh Rain Forest road corridors. Catalog coordinates are USGS 12041200. This pin is not Calawah 12043000.
Stocking information
WDFW manages Hoh salmon and steelhead with hatchery and wild components. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
WDFW Olympic Peninsula Hoh 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. Distinct from Calawah 12043000. 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
Jefferson, 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
Jefferson
Management Category
Anadromous and resident salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Hoh River at US Highway 101 near Forks
Regulation Summary
Hoh at US 101 near Forks: WDFW Olympic Peninsula Hoh River rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon
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