Alaska
Mendenhall River near Auke Bay
Current River Rating
Poor · 42
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Cautions
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 1530 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.04 ft
- Water Temperature
- 37 °F
- Latest current reading
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:40 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 15052500 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
57°F
Feels like
55°F
Wind
3 mph SE
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 9:15 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
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Fri, Sep 4
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 65°F / Low 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 52°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 62°F / Low 52°F
Chance 42%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 14 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
Mendenhall River near Auke Bay, Alaska. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 15052500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Live 00010 is used; air-derived thermal is not applied to this glacier-fed reach.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Mendenhall 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 Mendenhall near Auke Bay is the Juneau Mendenhall River fishing reach below the glacier/lake system. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 15052500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Glacial melt can make the river very cold and turbid; measured 00010 is the thermal path, not AIR_DERIVED. Distinct from Mendenhall Lake, which has no same-lake live 00010, and from Juneau coastal fishing. Dolly Varden are described in text only. Rainbow trout are the honest selector primary. Coho are a seasonal ADF&G fishery. 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 Juneau Mendenhall River. USGS 15052500. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Distinct from Mendenhall Lake.
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G coho. Confirm current Juneau 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
Glacier-fed Mendenhall River near Auke Bay, below Mendenhall Lake, distinct from Juneau saltwater.
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 Juneau Area pages and Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area / Juneau road-system access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. This is not a coastal destination.
Stocking information
ADF&G Juneau Area manages Mendenhall drainage salmonids. Confirm current official stocking and salmon notices separately.
Official sources
ADF&G Juneau Area Mendenhall salmon and trout rules change. 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. ADF&G sonar, weir, and escapement counts are fishery context. They are not StrikeTracks river condition ratings. Distinct from Mendenhall Lake and from Juneau 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
Juneau, 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
Juneau
Management Category
Glacier-fed salmonid river with measured temperature
Regulation Scope
Mendenhall River near Auke Bay
Regulation Summary
Mendenhall near Auke Bay: ADF&G Juneau Area sport-fishing regulations. Confirm current official notices.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, coho-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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