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 43.6 CFS at the Near Williamsville gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Bullpasture River fishable today?

Yes — Bullpasture River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 43.6 CFS at the Near Williamsville gauge.

Bullpasture River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Bullpasture River — Near Williamsville

Fishable

43.6CFS

Discharge

1.34ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 9 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.86 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

71°FOvercast

Wind 2 mph27.86 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

78° / 69°

0.56"

Tomorrow

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Foggy

81° / 67°

Tue

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Overcast

79° / 63°

Wed

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Drizzle

82° / 67°

0.18"

Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.

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: 43.6 CFS · Terrestrial peak — beetles especially productive in tight casting lanes. Tricos continuing. Hot summer fishing in cold limestone water — Bullpasture's big advantage.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Bullpasture River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Terrestrial peak — beetles especially productive in tight casting lanes. Tricos continuing. Hot summer fishing in cold limestone water — Bullpasture's big advantage.

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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.