Oregon
Hood River at Tucker Bridge
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, 6:00 AM–9:00 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
- 254 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.52 ft
- Water Temperature
- 54.1 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 14120000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
55°F
Feels like
52°F
Wind
2 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
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 5 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 9 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 1 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 5 PM
Drizzle
Temp 68°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.04 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 9 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 61°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 51°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.09 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 56°F
Chance 29%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Clear
High 74°F / Low 53°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 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
Hood River at Tucker Bridge near Hood River, Oregon. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 14120000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Hood 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
Hood River at Tucker Bridge is the Columbia Gorge Hood River fishing reach near Hood River. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 14120000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Deschutes Moody and from Washington Klickitat. Rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Steelhead and salmon are tag fisheries. 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 Hood River trout. USGS 14120000 Tucker Bridge. 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 Hood River Chinook is season-managed. Confirm current notices.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Glacial/snowmelt Hood River at Tucker Bridge, Hood River County, upstream of the Columbia confluence.
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 Columbia Zone / Hood River access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. Powerdale / lower-mouth access is not a station remap.
Stocking information
ODFW and hatchery programs manage Hood River salmon, steelhead, and trout. Confirm current official stocking separately.
Official sources
ODFW Hood River section rules, tribal fishery notices, 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 Klickitat 14113000. 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
Hood River, 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
Hood River
Management Category
Anadromous and resident salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Hood River at Tucker Bridge
Regulation Summary
Hood River at Tucker Bridge: ODFW Hood River rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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