Oregon
Grande Ronde River at Troy
Location Snapshot
Grande Ronde River at Troy is a northeastern Oregon canyon river near the Washington border, with long runs, gravel bars, and deep bends. Rainbow trout is the principal supported target.
Current River Rating
Poor · 47
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 591 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.88 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 1:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 13333000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
55°F
Wind
9 mph NE
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 3 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 7 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 52°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Wed 3 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 52°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 68°F / Low 54°F
Chance 82%
Precip 0.08 in
Max gust 7 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 64°F / Low 42°F
Chance 54%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 11 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Wild rainbow trout are in the Grande Ronde River at Troy.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Grande Ronde River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Wallowa, Oregon
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Wallowa
Management Category
Anadromous and resident salmonid river
Regulation Scope
Grande Ronde River at Troy.
Regulation Summary
Grande Ronde at Troy: ODFW Northeast Zone Grande Ronde rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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