California
Russian River at Hacienda Bridge
Location Snapshot
Russian River at Hacienda Bridge is a lower Sonoma County mainstem reach with a mixed warmwater and migratory fishery before the river reaches the Pacific. Smallmouth bass and rainbow trout are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 169 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.67 ft
- Water Temperature
- 59.7 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 11467000 · 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
Clear
Temperature
48°F
Feels like
45°F
Wind
1 mph NW
Wind gust
1 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 2:45 AM
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
Tue 5 AM
Overcast
Temp 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 9 AM
Overcast
Temp 52°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 68°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 71°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 59°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 45°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 51°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 12 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 49°F
Chance 28%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 75°F / Low 48°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
Smallmouth bass are in the mixed, regulated-flow fishery on the Russian River at Hacienda Bridge, along with rainbow trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Russian 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
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
- Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Sonoma, California
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
Sonoma
Management Category
Mixed steelhead / warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Russian River at Hacienda Bridge freshwater gauge reach.
Regulation Summary
California Department of Fish and Wildlife freshwater and anadromous regulations apply on this Russian River reach. Confirm current steelhead, bass, and any seasonal closures before fishing.
Target Species
Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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