Tailwaters - Good Dam Fishing

Live flows, forecasts, fishing tips and river guidance for dam tailwaters.

Plan your next tailwater trip with live river conditions, hourly forecasts, fishing recommendations, maps and river guidance designed specifically for water below dams.

Tailwaters combines hydropower generation, river-gage, weather and location data into a clear view of what the water is doing and what it could mean for your fishing plans.

LIVE CONDITIONS • View current release, turbine generation and flow phase • See reservoir, tailwater and weather conditions • Understand whether water is rising, steady or falling • Follow active weather alerts

HOURLY PLANNING • Explore past, current and forecast conditions • Review projected generation and changing river conditions • Compare flow, weather, water temperature and other available readings • Select an hour to receive guidance for that time

FISH NOW • Get location-aware fly, lure and bait recommendations • See suggestions informed by flow, season, light, weather and local food activity • Learn why each recommendation fits the selected hour • Review presentation ideas, rig adjustments and suggested fishing areas • Keep recommendations aligned with active fishing zones and regulations

RIVER GUIDANCE • Compare wading, floating and boating considerations • See how generation changes may affect river access • Understand how water timing changes with distance below the dam • Keep fishing rules and catch-and-release restrictions close at hand

NAVIGATION AND MAPS • Use your phone location or select a spot manually • See your position along the river corridor • Explore access points, landmarks and route details • View location-specific river and fishing information

STAY INFORMED Optional notifications can help you track wadeable windows, rising-water transitions and active weather alerts near recently visited tailwaters. Cached conditions remain available when connectivity is limited.

GROWING COVERAGE Coverage is expanding as additional dams and tailwaters become available.

IMPORTANT River conditions can change quickly. Tailwaters is a planning and judgment aid, not a guarantee of safe access or navigation. Always observe current conditions, posted signs and official regulations. Wear an appropriate life jacket, know your route and takeout, and never rely on the app as your only source of safety information.