What flies are hatching on the Bullpasture River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Bullpasture River include Quill Gordon, Hendrickson, Sulphur. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Bullpasture River?

The Bullpasture River is running at 26.2 CFS at the Near Williamsville gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Bullpasture River fishable today?

Bullpasture River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 26.2 CFS at the Near Williamsville gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Bullpasture River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Bullpasture River — Near Williamsville

Marginal

26.2CFS

Discharge

1.22ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.05 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

78°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph28.05 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Foggy

89° / 63°

Tomorrow

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Foggy

82° / 67°

Sat

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Overcast

80° / 63°

Sun

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Thunderstorm

78° / 59°

0.37"

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 26.2 CFS · Fall BWOs

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Bullpasture River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Bullpasture River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

Fall BWOs (size 18-20). Last terrestrials. Cooling water concentrates wild fish — best dry fly month for selective sippers in glass-flat pools.

Blue-Winged OliveTerrestrials

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About Bullpasture River

A hidden gem in Highland County — Virginia's "Little Switzerland." The Bullpasture runs cold and clear through remote farmland, holding wild brook and brown trout. Lightly pressured with excellent dry fly fishing and beautiful mountain scenery.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurLight CahillYellow SallyBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Standard Virginia trout regulations. Part of the stream runs through private land — respect posted boundaries.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Bullpasture River with more confidence.