Sponsorship and accuracy disclosure

Last updated November 14, 2026

How we make money

Read the Rise is free to use. To keep it that way, we may earn money in these ways:

• River sponsors. A fly shop can sponsor a river. On that river, fly recommendations show a "Buy from" button that links to the shop, and the shop is named as the river's official fly shop. The shop pays us a fee for this.
• Advertising and newsletter sponsorships. Brands may pay for placements on the site or in our emails. These are always labeled as sponsored or advertising.

Our recommendations are independent

We choose every fly, rig and piece of advice ourselves, based on the river's insects, fish and conditions. Sponsors don't pick or pay for specific recommendations; they only supply the products we recommend. If a sponsor doesn't carry a fly we recommend, we still recommend it.

Accuracy of river information

• Live conditions come from U.S. Geological Survey gauges. Recent readings are provisional and can be revised. Clarity is sometimes an estimate based on flow changes, and we label it when it is.
• Hatch timing and fly picks are general guidance. Insects and fish vary year to year, so check with a local fly shop before your trip.
• Fishing regulations change, sometimes mid-season. Season notes on this site link to the official source, but always check the current rules from the state agency (in Oregon, ODFW) before you fish.
• Safety. Rivers are dangerous at high flows. Our information doesn't replace your own judgment about wading, boating and weather.

Questions

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