Alaska
Salmon River at Gustavus
Location Snapshot
Salmon River at Gustavus is a gravel-bed Southeast Alaska river flowing through the Gustavus area toward Icy Strait from the Glacier Bay landscape. Rainbow trout and coho salmon are the principal supported targets.
Current River Rating
Poor · 29
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
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Strong wind may make casting and boat control more difficult.
Blocking Factors
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
- Precipitation probability around 100% reduces the window quality.
- Precipitation probability around 85% reduces the window quality.
Timing Evidence
Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 266 CFS
- Gage Height
- 10.49 ft
- Water Temperature
- 43.7 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 15057596 · Direct monitoring location
Readings from past 7 Days
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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
Rain
Temperature
42°F
Feels like
31°F
Wind
22 mph SE
Wind gust
46 mph
Current precipitation
0.02 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 1:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.49 in
Last 24 hours
0.71 in
Last 48 hours
0.95 in
Moderate rainfall may cause rising or changing flows.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 2 AM
Rain
Temp 43°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.08 in
Wind 23 mph
Tue 6 AM
Showers
Temp 46°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.27 in
Wind 24 mph
Tue 10 AM
Showers
Temp 50°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.13 in
Wind 23 mph
Tue 2 PM
Showers
Temp 50°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.16 in
Wind 21 mph
Tue 6 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 65%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 55%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Showers
High 51°F / Low 42°F
Chance 100%
Precip 2.34 in
Max gust 63 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Showers
High 45°F / Low 40°F
Chance 100%
Precip 0.61 in
Max gust 25 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Showers
High 44°F / Low 38°F
Chance 90%
Precip 0.32 in
Max gust 17 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 47°F / Low 29°F
Chance 45%
Precip 0.07 in
Max gust 8 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 Salmon River at Gustavus, along with coho salmon.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Salmon 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
- Common
- 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
Hoonah-Angoon, 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
Hoonah-Angoon
Management Category
Southeast salmonid river near NPS lands
Regulation Scope
Salmon River at Gustavus.
Regulation Summary
Salmon River at Gustavus: ADF&G northern Southeast sport-fishing regulations and NPS rules where applicable. Confirm current official notices.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, coho-salmon
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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