SALMON RIVER AT SALMON ID
USGS 13302500 · Idaho · reports discharge (live), gauge height
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USGS 13302500 · Idaho · reports discharge (live), gauge height
What the agencies suggest
Carry a pocket thermometer to monitor water temperatureNational Park Service
General guidance from the readings and the published lines named above, not a fishing forecast. Local rules and closures come first.
Reading Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST · provisional USGS data
Normal for Nov 5 Steady · 24 h Below NWS action stage
Discharge, last 7 days: 169 readings from Oct 29, 9:15 PM MDT to Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST; ranging 1,170 to 1,300 ft³/s; latest 1,220 ft³/s; shaded band: typical range (25th–75th percentile) for each date.
USGS provisional data may be revised. Source: USGS instantaneous values.
| Time | Discharge (ft³/s) | Gauge height (ft) | Normal, 25th–75th (ft³/s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 PM MST | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 PM MST | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 PM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 PM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 PM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 PM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 11:45 AM MST | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 10:45 AM MST | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 9:45 AM MST | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 8:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 7:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 6:45 AM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 5:45 AM MST | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 4:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 3:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 2:45 AM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 1:45 AM MST | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 5, 12:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,500 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 PM MST | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 PM MST | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 PM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 PM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 PM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 PM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 PM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 11:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 10:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 9:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 8:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 7:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 6:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 5:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 4:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 3:45 AM MST | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 2:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 1:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 4, 12:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,470 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 PM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 PM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 2.48 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 PM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 2.48 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 2.48 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 PM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 PM MST | 1,290 | 2.49 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 PM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 PM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 2.48 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 11:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 2.49 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 10:45 AM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 9:45 AM MST | 1,280 | 2.48 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 8:45 AM MST | 1,300 | 2.5 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 7:45 AM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 6:45 AM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 5:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 4:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 2.49 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 3:45 AM MST | 1,290 | 2.49 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 2:45 AM MST | 1,300 | 2.5 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 1:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 3, 12:45 AM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,460 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 PM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 PM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 PM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 2.48 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 PM MST | 1,300 | 2.5 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 2.48 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 PM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 PM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 PM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 11:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 10:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 9:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 8:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 7:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 6:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 5:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 4:45 AM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 3:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 2:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 1:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 2, 12:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,150–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 PM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 PM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 2.48 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 PM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 PM MST | 1,260 | 2.47 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 PM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 PM MST | 1,280 | 2.48 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 PM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 11:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 10:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 9:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 8:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 7:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 6:45 AM MST | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 5:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 4:45 AM MST | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 3:45 AM MST | 1,250 | 2.46 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 2:45 AM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MST | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 1:45 AM MDT | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Nov 1, 12:45 AM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 PM MDT | 1,190 | 2.4 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 PM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 PM MDT | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 PM MDT | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 PM MDT | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 PM MDT | 1,240 | 2.45 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 PM MDT | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 PM MDT | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 PM MDT | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 PM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 PM MDT | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 PM MDT | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 11:45 AM MDT | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 10:45 AM MDT | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 9:45 AM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 8:45 AM MDT | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 7:45 AM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 6:45 AM MDT | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 5:45 AM MDT | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 4:45 AM MDT | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 3:45 AM MDT | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 2:45 AM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 1:45 AM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 31, 12:45 AM MDT | 1,180 | 2.39 | 1,140–1,480 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 PM MDT | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 PM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 PM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 PM MDT | 1,180 | 2.39 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 PM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 PM MDT | 1,190 | 2.4 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 PM MDT | 1,230 | 2.44 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 PM MDT | 1,190 | 2.4 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 PM MDT | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 PM MDT | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 PM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 PM MDT | 1,220 | 2.43 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 11:45 AM MDT | 1,170 | 2.38 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 10:45 AM MDT | 1,210 | 2.42 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 9:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 2.4 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 8:45 AM MDT | 1,180 | 2.39 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 7:45 AM MDT | 1,170 | 2.38 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 6:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 2.4 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 5:45 AM MDT | 1,180 | 2.39 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 4:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 2.4 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 3:45 AM MDT | 1,170 | 2.38 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 2:45 AM MDT | 1,180 | 2.39 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 1:45 AM MDT | 1,190 | 2.4 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 30, 12:45 AM MDT | 1,180 | 2.39 | 1,130–1,490 |
| Oct 29, 11:45 PM MDT | 1,180 | 2.39 | 1,130–1,500 |
| Oct 29, 10:45 PM MDT | 1,180 | 2.39 | 1,130–1,500 |
| Oct 29, 9:45 PM MDT | 1,200 | 2.41 | 1,130–1,500 |
| Oct 29, 9:15 PM MDT | 1,190 | 2.4 | 1,130–1,500 |
Map of USGS gauge 13302500 and the river around it
Where SALMON RIVER AT SALMON ID sits, with 1 other gauge on the same river and our water's map point.
No current water-temperature reading at this gauge, so no temperature guidance is given. Take a stream thermometer: the trout lines Idaho Fish and Game uses are 66°F and 73°F.
Species the agency lists for Salmon River: Brook Trout, Bull Trout, Chinook Salmon, Cutthroat Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout, Redband Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Steelhead, White Sturgeon.
Source: (Idaho Department of Fish and Game).
Normal for Nov 5: 1,150–1,500 ft³/s (middle half of 110 years of record). Now: 1,220 ft³/s, normal.
Normal for this date. 1,220 ft³/s is between the 25th and 75th percentiles of daily mean flow for Nov 5 at this gauge over 110 years of record (1913–2025): 10th 1,030, 25th 1,150, median 1,330, 75th 1,500, 90th 1,670 ft³/s.
Daily means on record for Nov 5: lowest 758 ft³/s, highest 1,890 ft³/s.
Classes as USGS labels them (hyswap: flow categories (WDFN_stats schema) (U.S. Geological Survey) ); percentiles from the USGS daily statistics (U.S. Geological Survey) (approved daily means; the reading is provisional and instantaneous).
Steady over 24 hours (+1.7% discharge). Rising or falling means a change of more than 10% in discharge (or 0.2 ft of gauge height) over 24 hours; our rule of thumb, not a USGS class.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
Flood categories: action stage, minor, moderate and major flooding (National Weather Service)Turn Around Don't Drown. “A mere 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock over an adult.” No flow number makes a crossing safe; if in doubt, stay out.
Turn Around Don't Drown (National Weather Service)Guidance from the readings above and the published thresholds named with each line; not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access. Local rules and closures come first.
Below NWS action stage. The National Weather Service reports this gauge below its action stage. That is not a statement that wading is safe.
NWS observed 2.43 ft stage, 1,220 ft³/s at Nov 5, 7:45 PM MST (NWS gauge SMNI1; its stage datum can differ from the USGS gauge height).
NWS river forecast forecast issued Nov 5, 8:46 AM MST. Highest point: 2.42 ft, 1,210 ft³/s on Nov 5, 11:00 AM MST (Below NWS action stage).
| Day | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Nov 5 | 2.42 ft | 1,210 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 2.41 ft | 1,200 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 2.41 ft | 1,200 ft³/s |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 2.38 ft | 1,170 ft³/s |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 2.38 ft | 1,170 ft³/s |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 2.38 ft | 1,170 ft³/s |
| Wed, Nov 11 | 2.37 ft | 1,160 ft³/s |
| Thu, Nov 12 | 2.37 ft | 1,160 ft³/s |
| Fri, Nov 13 | 2.37 ft | 1,160 ft³/s |
| Sat, Nov 14 | 2.37 ft | 1,160 ft³/s |
Open the NWS gauge page · What the categories mean (National Weather Service)
Checked Nov 5, 9:05 PM MST; readings refresh at most every 15 minutes and statistics daily. Provisional USGS data can be revised. Conditions change: re-check before you go. This is general guidance, not a fishing forecast, a safety guarantee or a statement about access.