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 123 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 123 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

123CFS

Discharge

7.27ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 35 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.41 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

76°FClear sky

Wind 1 mph29.41 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

83° / 65°

0.03"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

83° / 58°

Wed

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Drizzle

83° / 68°

0.02"

Thu

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Thunderstorm

88° / 71°

0.13"

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: 123 CFS · Terrestrials peak. Sparse hatches midday. Low flows critical — fish dawn and dusk only. Many sections too low to fish.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Bushkill Creek · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Terrestrials peak. Sparse hatches midday. Low flows critical — fish dawn and dusk only. Many sections too low to fish.

Terrestrials

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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.