Alaska
Indian River at Sitka
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, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 59.9 CFS
- Gage Height
- 20.81 ft
- Water Temperature
- 46.4 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 15087700 · Direct monitoring location
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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
Mostly clear
Temperature
54°F
Feels like
52°F
Wind
2 mph N
Wind gust
10 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 11:45 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 12 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 4 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 61°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Drizzle
Temp 58°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Fri, Sep 4
Partly cloudy
High 71°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 62°F / Low 53°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 24 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 62°F / Low 54°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 19 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 63°F / Low 50°F
Chance 41%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 19 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
Indian River at Sitka, Alaska. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 15087700 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Indian 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
Indian River at Sitka is the Sitka road-system stream at the USGS pin. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 15087700 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Sawmill Creek and from Sitka Sound coastal fishing. Pink salmon are described in text only. Coho and rainbow trout are the honest selector species. This is a freshwater river, not a coastal destination. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
ADF&G Sitka Indian River. USGS 15087700. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Distinct from Sitka Sound.
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G coho. Confirm current Sitka salmon 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
Short Southeast Alaska stream at Sitka, from Tongass forest to the Sitka road system, distinct from Sitka Sound.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by ADF&G Sitka Area pages and Sitka road-system access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. Indian River is not Sitka Sound and is not a saltwater identity.
Stocking information
ADF&G Sitka Area manages Indian River salmonids. Confirm current official stocking and in-season salmon notices separately.
Official sources
ADF&G Sitka Area Indian River salmon and trout rules change. Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. 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 Sawmill Creek and from Sitka coastal water. 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
Sitka, 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
Sitka
Management Category
Southeast road-system salmonid stream
Regulation Scope
Indian River at Sitka
Regulation Summary
Indian River at Sitka: ADF&G Sitka Area sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, coho-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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