Alaska
Salmon River at Gustavus
Current River Rating
Fair · 54
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?
Consider
Recommended Window
Sunday, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 87.2 CFS
- Gage Height
- 9.31 ft
- Water Temperature
- 47.3 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 15057596 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
52°F
Feels like
51°F
Wind
0 mph SE
Wind gust
1 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
Mostly clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Fri, Sep 4
Partly cloudy
High 65°F / Low 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 60°F / Low 48°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 59°F / Low 49°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 59°F / Low 52°F
Chance 63%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 10 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
Salmon River at Gustavus, Alaska. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 15057596 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature).
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
Fishery overview
The Salmon River at Gustavus is the Gustavus road-system fishing reach near Glacier Bay. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 15057596 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Salmon River near Hyder 15008000 and from Glacier Bay saltwater. Pink salmon are described in text only. Coho and rainbow trout are the honest selector species. NPS Glacier Bay rules may apply beside ADF&G sport rules; do not imply unrestricted park fishing. 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 Gustavus Salmon River. USGS 15057596. 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. Distinct from Hyder 15008000.
Coho Salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Seasonal ADF&G coho. Confirm current northern Southeast 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
Southeast Alaska stream at Gustavus near Glacier Bay National Park, distinct from Glacier Bay marine water.
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 Hoonah/Gustavus Area pages. Parts of the corridor are near Glacier Bay National Park / NPS jurisdiction. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point. Monitoring is not a park-fishing authorization.
Stocking information
ADF&G northern Southeast manages Gustavus salmonids. Confirm current official notices. Do not invent a stocking calendar.
Official sources
ADF&G Hoonah/Gustavus salmon and trout rules, and NPS Glacier Bay fishing rules where they apply, change. Pink salmon (Oncorhynchus gorbuscha) are an ADF&G sport fish in many Alaska drainages and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. Dolly Varden (Salvelinus malma) 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 Hyder Salmon River 15008000 and from Glacier Bay 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
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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