Idaho
Lochsa River near Lowell
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 13337000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
51°F
Feels like
49°F
Wind
1 mph E
Wind gust
1 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
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.11 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 5 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Sat 9 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 1 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 78°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 9 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 49°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Showers
High 77°F / Low 51°F
Chance 70%
Precip 0.13 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Showers
High 60°F / Low 53°F
Chance 93%
Precip 0.87 in
Max gust 10 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 48°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 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.
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Fishing Overview
Lochsa River near Lowell, Idaho. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 13337000 via the accepted air-derived river-trout path.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lochsa 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 Lochsa near Lowell is the Highway 12 Lochsa fishing reach above the Clearwater confluence. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 13337000 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from the Selway near Lowell and from Clearwater at Spalding. IDFG Clearwater Region special rules include seasonal catch-and-release, bait bans, and barbless hooks on defined Lochsa sections. Native cutthroat and bull trout are not selector IDs. 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
IDFG Lochsa special rules. USGS 13337000. Distinct from Selway (13336500). Native cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkii, including Yellowstone and westslope forms where IDFG manages them) are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only. Bull trout are IDFG catch-and-release statewide and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Mountain whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) are an IDFG game fish in many Idaho drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current whitefish rules separately.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Freestone Lochsa River near Lowell, a Clearwater tributary along U.S. 12, distinct from the Selway at the same corridor.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by IDFG Fishing Planner and USFS Lochsa / Highway 12 access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. Wilderness Gateway section boundaries are IDFG special-rule breaks, not a station remap.
Stocking information
IDFG manages the Lochsa as a wild trout / cutthroat fishery with special gear and seasonal rules. Confirm any current official stocking separately.
Official sources
IDFG Clearwater Region 2025-2027: Lochsa from the mouth to Wilderness Gateway Campground Motor Bridge has barbless hooks, winter catch-and-release, and a two-trout none-under-14 summer limit with no bait. Upstream to Colt Killed / Crooked Fork is catch-and-release, no bait, barbless. Distinct from Selway 13336500. 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
Idaho, Idaho
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
Idaho
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Lochsa River near Lowell
Regulation Summary
Lochsa near Lowell: IDFG Clearwater Region Lochsa special-rule sections. Confirm current 2025-2027 Fishing Seasons & Rules.
Target Species
rainbow-trout
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