Alaska
Kvichak River at Igiugig
Current River Rating
Fair · 63
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 PM–9:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Favorable Factors
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 28500 CFS
- Gage Height
- 14.8 ft
- Water Temperature
- 53.8 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 15300500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Showers
Temperature
58°F
Feels like
56°F
Wind
7 mph S
Wind gust
14 mph
Current precipitation
0.03 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 9:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.49 in
Last 24 hours
0.57 in
Last 48 hours
0.57 in
Moderate rainfall may cause rising or changing flows.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 12 AM
Drizzle
Temp 56°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 21 mph
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 17 mph
Sat 8 AM
Drizzle
Temp 51°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 50%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Fri, Sep 4
Showers
High 67°F / Low 57°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.57 in
Max gust 22 mph
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 59°F / Low 51°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.05 in
Max gust 35 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Showers
High 59°F / Low 53°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.80 in
Max gust 27 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Showers
High 61°F / Low 53°F
Chance 61%
Precip 0.18 in
Max gust 21 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
Kvichak River at Igiugig, Alaska. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 15300500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Kvichak 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 Kvichak at Igiugig is the Lake Iliamna outlet fishing reach at Igiugig. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 15300500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Iliamna River near Pedro Bay 15300300 and from Lake Iliamna stillwater. Wild rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Sockeye are a seasonal ADF&G Bristol Bay fishery, not an escapement 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 Kvichak outlet. USGS 15300500. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Distinct from Iliamna River 15300300.
Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G Bristol Bay sockeye. Confirm current 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
Bristol Bay Kvichak River at the Iliamna Lake outlet village of Igiugig, distinct from the Iliamna River tributary and from the lake.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
This is a remote village / fly-in fishery. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. Native corporation, village, and lodge 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 rainbow and salmon rules, including trophy rainbow catch-and-release, change. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) 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 Iliamna River 15300300 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 outlet river
Regulation Scope
Kvichak River at Igiugig
Regulation Summary
Kvichak at Igiugig: ADF&G Southwest / Naknek-Kvichak sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, sockeye-salmon
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