What flies are hatching on the Bushkill Creek right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Bushkill Creek include Hendrickson, Sulphur, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Bushkill Creek?

The Bushkill Creek is running at 142 CFS at the Above Rt 33 at Tatamy gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Bushkill Creek fishable today?

Bushkill Creek is rated marginal right now. Flow is 142 CFS at the Above Rt 33 at Tatamy gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Bushkill Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Bushkill Creek — Above Rt 33 at Tatamy

Marginal

142CFS

Discharge

7.40ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 51 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.56 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

68°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph29.56 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Partly cloudy

81° / 54°

Tomorrow

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Rain

83° / 67°

0.64"

Fri

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Overcast

77° / 58°

Sat

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Overcast

70° / 51°

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: 142 CFS · BWOs

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Bushkill Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Bushkill Creek · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20) returning when fall rain restores flows. Caddis possible. Some fall fishing if conditions allow.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

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About Bushkill Creek

A Northampton County stream with Class A wild trout sections — a smaller freestone with limestone influence in eastern Pennsylvania. Best fished spring and early summer before flows drop in July. Solid Hendrickson and Sulphur hatches, with quality wild brown and brook trout populations in the prime upper-middle section.

HendricksonSulphurCaddisBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Class A Wild Trout sections — consult current PFBC regs for special regulation waters. Requires PA fishing license + trout/salmon permit.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Bushkill Creek with more confidence.