Alaska
Mendenhall River near Auke Bay
Location Snapshot
Mendenhall River near Auke Bay is a glacially influenced Juneau-area river flowing from the Mendenhall system toward coastal water. Salmon and resident trout-and-char species give the river a distinctly Southeast Alaska anadromous fishery.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
- This river does not yet have enough local fishing guidance to assign a rating.
Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- Not available
- Gage Height
- Not available
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Latest current reading
- Not available
Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · 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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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
Snow
Temperature
41°F
Feels like
31°F
Wind
17 mph E
Wind gust
46 mph
Current precipitation
0.04 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 2:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.52 in
Last 24 hours
0.67 in
Last 48 hours
0.84 in
Moderate rainfall may cause rising or changing flows.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 3 AM
Showers
Temp 41°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.10 in
Wind 18 mph
Tue 7 AM
Showers
Temp 42°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.12 in
Wind 23 mph
Tue 11 AM
Showers
Temp 45°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.08 in
Wind 23 mph
Tue 3 PM
Rain
Temp 46°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.18 in
Wind 21 mph
Tue 7 PM
Drizzle
Temp 45°F
Chance 96%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 PM
Showers
Temp 40°F
Chance 88%
Precip 0.08 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Showers
High 47°F / Low 40°F
Chance 100%
Precip 2.37 in
Max gust 66 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Snow
High 41°F / Low 37°F
Chance 100%
Precip 1.68 in
Max gust 22 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Snow
High 40°F / Low 37°F
Chance 89%
Precip 0.48 in
Max gust 20 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Snow
High 44°F / Low 34°F
Chance 35%
Precip 0.09 in
Max gust 12 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Wild rainbow trout are in the Mendenhall River near Auke Bay.
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
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
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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