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Appalachians

Bullpasture River

Fishable37.8 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Bullpasture RiverNear Williamsville

Fishable
37.8CFS
Discharge
1.30ft
Gauge Height
Water Temp
Updated 41 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.78 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

61°FClear sky
Wind 6 mph27.78 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

71° / 43°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

78° / 51°

Wed

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Rain

70° / 54°

0.23"

Thu

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Rain

55° / 39°

0.41"

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?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Bullpasture River.

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What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Bullpasture River · May · Late Spring

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JanDec

Sulphurs (size 16-18) at peak. March Brown (size 12). Yellow Sally (size 16). Light Cahill (size 14-16). Best dry-fly month — selective wild brown trout sipping in pools.

Yellow Sally

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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.