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 139 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 139 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

139CFS

Discharge

7.38ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 22 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.6 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

47°FClear sky

Wind 5 mph29.6 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Partly cloudy

60° / 36°

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

65° / 38°

Tue

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Overcast

67° / 43°

Wed

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Foggy

69° / 47°

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: 139 CFS · Midges and BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Bushkill Creek · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges and BWOs (size 22). Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Small water slowing for winter.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

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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.