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Clearwater River (ID)
Lake Pacific tributary · Gauge: Clearwater River at Spalding, ID
Current Conditions
51°F
Water Temp · steady
13,400
Flow (cfs) · steady
6.31ft
Gage Height
Reading: 8/16/2026, 5:00:00 AM
Run status
Chinook Salmon
Confidence: 44%
Why this status?
Phase: after. Water 50.7°F (ideal 50-60), flow 13400 cfs (ideal 5000-20000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/1.00/1.00/0.17 → total 0.44.
Steelhead
Confidence: 44%
Why this status?
Phase: after. Water 50.7°F (ideal 45-55), flow 13400 cfs (ideal 5000-20000). 0 reports in last 24h (weighted 7d: 0.00, trust-adjusted). Window/Temp/Flow/Reports scores: 0.00/1.00/1.00/0.17 → total 0.44.
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Typical run windows
Chinook Salmon 06-01 → peak 07-01 → 08-15
Ideal: 50-60°F · 5,000-20,000 cfs
Clearwater spring chinook.
Steelhead 09-15 → peak 10-30 → 04-30
Ideal: 45-55°F · 5,000-20,000 cfs
B-run steelhead capital.
Status is computed from real-time USGS gauge data, historical run windows, DNR reports, and crowdsourced angler reports. Always confirm conditions with the latest DNR rules before fishing.