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Snake River

River fishing  Oregon · 06:28 - 16:35

Snake River is a stretch of moving water in Oregon. Most people come here for Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
56°
Fri
82%
58°
Sat
78%
55°
Sun
84%
56°
Best day
Mon
84%
56°
Tue
83%
55°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
50°F
Air temp
43°F
Wind
6 mph
Pressure
30.05 inHg → stable
Clouds
67.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:43–07:43 Dusk 15:20–17:20

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:56–08:56 Major period 18:56–20:56 Minor period 00:50–02:20 Minor period 13:32–15:02

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

03:00
43°
04:00
42°
05:00
41°
06:00
40°
07:00
40°
08:00
45°
09:00
51°
10:00
54°
11:00
56°
12:00
58°
13:00
60°
14:00
60°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
83%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
39%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
29%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
20%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Brook Trout.

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

The Snake River is a major river in the interior Pacific Northwest region of the United States. About 1,080 miles (1,740 km) long, it is the largest tributary of the Columbia River, which is the largest North American river that empties into the Pacific Ocean. Beginning in Yellowstone National Park, western Wyoming, it flows across the arid Snake River Plain of southern Idaho, the rugged Hells Canyon on the borders of Idaho, Oregon and Washington, and finally the rolling Palouse Hills of southeast Washington. It joins the Columbia River just downstream from the Tri-Cities, Washington, in the southern Columbia Basin.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Snake River?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Brook Trout, Brown Trout and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Snake River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Snake River?

Walleye is generally most active around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Snake River right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 84%.