Alaska
Iliamna River near Pedro Bay
Current River Rating
Fair · 53
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?
Wait
Recommended Window
Saturday, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
Favorable Factors
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 703 CFS
- Gage Height
- 57.59 ft
- Water Temperature
- 48.6 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 15300300 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Showers
Temperature
55°F
Feels like
55°F
Wind
4 mph E
Wind gust
18 mph
Current precipitation
0.03 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 11:45 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.45 in
Last 24 hours
0.49 in
Last 48 hours
0.49 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 12 AM
Showers
Temp 55°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.13 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 4 AM
Drizzle
Temp 55°F
Chance 94%
Precip 0.04 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Drizzle
Temp 53°F
Chance 99%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Drizzle
Temp 53°F
Chance 85%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Fri, Sep 4
Showers
High 61°F / Low 51°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.48 in
Max gust 21 mph
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 57°F / Low 50°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.41 in
Max gust 24 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 57°F / Low 50°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.31 in
Max gust 34 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 57°F / Low 52°F
Chance 97%
Precip 0.12 in
Max gust 22 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
Iliamna River near Pedro Bay, Alaska. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 15300300 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Iliamna 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 Iliamna River near Pedro Bay is the Lake Iliamna tributary fishing reach at Pedro Bay. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 15300300 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Kvichak at Igiugig 15300500 and from Lake Iliamna stillwater, which is not this river ID. Wild rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Sockeye are a seasonal ADF&G fishery, not a weir-count rating. Access is remote; do not imply road-system public access. 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
ADF&G Naknek-Kvichak Iliamna tributary. USGS 15300300. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Distinct from Kvichak 15300500.
Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G sockeye. Confirm current Bristol Bay notices. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Clear Bristol Bay tributary to Lake Iliamna at Pedro Bay, distinct from the Kvichak outlet at Igiugig.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
This is a remote fly-in / village-access fishery. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. Native corporation, private lodge, and village lands are common. Monitoring identity is not unrestricted public access.
Stocking information
ADF&G Naknek-Kvichak Area manages wild Bristol Bay salmonids. Confirm current official notices. Do not invent a stocking calendar.
Official sources
ADF&G Naknek-Kvichak / Bristol Bay rainbow and salmon rules, including catch-and-release and seasonal closures, change. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings. Distinct from Kvichak 15300500 and from Lake Iliamna. Confirm current official regulations.
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
Lake and Peninsula, Alaska
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
Lake and Peninsula
Management Category
Wild trophy rainbow tributary
Regulation Scope
Iliamna River near Pedro Bay
Regulation Summary
Iliamna River near Pedro Bay: ADF&G Southwest / Naknek-Kvichak sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, sockeye-salmon
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