Trinity River · Weekly report
Trinity River fishing report
Current conditions in brief
As of October 22, 2026: Flows: Lewiston releases are about 315 CFS, and that winter base flow of about 300 CFS is scheduled to hold through the winter. Water: 49–50°F at Lewiston. Working: Eggs behind salmon; Nymphs; Swinging and skating. Best bet: Fish are sitting below the redds eating loose eggs.
Conditions
- Flows: Lewiston releases are about 315 CFS, and that winter base flow of about 300 CFS is scheduled to hold through the winter. Douglas City reads about 340 CFS and Junction City about 360, both up a little from the rain.
- Water temp: 49–50°F at Lewiston.
- What it means: Low, clear water, so lengthen your leader and wade quietly. If the tributaries color up after the rain, fish the clearer water above them.
Read this week's full report: Trinity River Fishing Report – Winter Flows Meet Fall Rain
Trinity questions this week
Is the Trinity fishing well right now?
As of October 22, 2026: The Trinity has settled into its winter flows, and this week brings a round of rain. Salmon are spawning in big numbers, and the latest shop report (10/20) says quite a few fish are around Junction City. Rain like this is what usually brings more fresh fish up the river, so I'll be watching the…
What flies are working on the Trinity River right now?
As of October 22, 2026: Eggs behind salmon: Fish are sitting below the redds eating loose eggs. Run an egg with a small natural nymph trailing it. Nymphs: Rubber-leg stones, copper-bodied attractors and olive hot spots in the deeper runs. Swinging and skating: Fish have been aggressive, so this is a good time to cover water with a swung fly or a skater.
What are the Trinity River flows right now?
As of October 22, 2026: Lewiston releases are about 315 CFS, and that winter base flow of about 300 CFS is scheduled to hold through the winter. Douglas City reads about 340 CFS and Junction City about 360, both up a little from the rain. Water temperature: 49–50°F at Lewiston. Gauge readings are provisional; see the sources listed in the report.
All Trinity River reports
- Trinity River Fishing Report – Winter Flows Meet Fall Rain ()
- Trinity River Fishing Report – Winter Flows, Bright Fish and an Egg Bite ()
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