Washington
Quinault River at Quinault Lake
Current River Rating
Fair · 55
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?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 655 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.36 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 12039500 · 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
Overcast
Temperature
59°F
Feels like
59°F
Wind
1 mph W
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 10:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.03 in
Last 48 hours
0.09 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 56°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 53°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 9 AM
Overcast
Temp 60°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Sat 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 5 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 68°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 9 PM
Rain
Temp 61°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.09 in
Wind 8 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 69°F / Low 53°F
Chance 33%
Precip 0.09 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Mostly clear
High 72°F / Low 53°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 69°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 7 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
Quinault River at Quinault Lake, Washington. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 12039500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from the Lake Quinault stillwater identity.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Quinault 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 Quinault River at Quinault Lake is the river reach at the lake outlet / lake-adjacent river, not the stillwater lake itself. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 12039500 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). This ID is not lake-quinault-near-quinault. Much of the Quinault system is Quinault Indian Nation water; WDFW rules do not automatically apply. Salmon and steelhead are primary anadromous fisheries and are not selector IDs except Chinook as present. Resident rainbow trout are the honest selector primary where WDFW or posted public water applies. 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
Quinault River resident trout where lawful. USGS 12039500. Distinct from lake-quinault-near-quinault 12039490. Anadromous steelhead require a current WDFW catch record card when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official WDFW rules.
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Quinault Chinook is a season-managed anadromous fishery under tribal and cooperating-agency notices. Confirm current rules. Not a lake-stillwater identity.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Olympic rainforest river at Lake Quinault, Grays Harbor County, distinct from the lake elevation/gage stillwater pin.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public and tribal access is split. Catalog coordinates are USGS 12039500 on the river. Lake Quinault shoreline and much of the river are Quinault Indian Nation; confirm current tribal permits. This pin is not lake-quinault-near-quinault 12039490.
Stocking information
Quinault Indian Nation and cooperating agencies manage Quinault salmon. Do not copy a WDFW statewide stocking claim onto tribal water. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
Quinault Indian Nation fishing rules apply on reservation waters and may differ from WDFW statewide inland rules. Anadromous steelhead require a current WDFW catch record card when fishing for them and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Confirm current seasons on official WDFW rules. Distinct from lake-quinault-near-quinault. Confirm current tribal and WDFW pages.
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
Grays Harbor, Washington
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
Grays Harbor
Management Category
Anadromous salmonid river with tribal jurisdiction
Regulation Scope
Quinault River at Quinault Lake / river reach
Regulation Summary
Quinault River at Quinault Lake: Quinault Indian Nation and WDFW rules where each applies. Confirm current official pages.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, chinook-salmon
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