Tolt River Near Carnation
Tolt River · Pacific NW · USGS gage 12148500
Coldwater (summer mean 13.5°C — prime coldwater).
Water
54°F
Flow
145 cfs
Air
56°F
Sky
89%
Pressure
30.05 in
Wind
4 mph
Predicted hatches · 2026-09-15
PredictedBlue-Winged OliveBaetis spp.0.34
water 12.2°C (54°F) is cooling past the prime band (6-11°C); shoulder of the season; 8 days sustained ≥4°C; overcast skies favor it; watch midday, especially overcast afternoons.
flies: BWO Sparkle Dun #18-22, RS2, Pheasant Tail #18
PredictedMidgeChironomidae0.32
water 12.2°C (54°F) is cooling past the prime band (1-10°C); shoulder of the season; 8 days sustained ≥0°C; watch midday, especially cold months.
flies: Zebra Midge #18-22, Griffith's Gnat, Disco Midge
PREDICTED from the first-principles model only. Report-confirmed signal (fly-shop & forum reports) is the next milestone.