What flies are hatching on the Cold River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Cold River?

The Cold River is running at 12.6 CFS at the Bearcamp River at South Tamworth (proxy) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Cold River fishable today?

Cold River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 12.6 CFS at the Bearcamp River at South Tamworth (proxy) gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Cold River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Cold River — Bearcamp River at South Tamworth (proxy)

Unfishable

12.6CFS

Discharge

3.31ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 38 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.12 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

55°FOvercast

Wind 7 mph29.12 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

71° / 58°

0.32"

Tomorrow

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Foggy

72° / 51°

Sat

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Overcast

63° / 45°

Sun

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Rain

52° / 46°

0.32"

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: 12.6 CFS · BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Cold River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Cool water — native brookies aggressive. Pre-spawn — RESPECT REDDS.

Blue-Winged Olive

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About Cold River

A small wild brook trout stream in the Sandwich Range foothills — native brookies in a classic mountain freestone setting. Tight canopy, small pools, technical dry-fly water. Best windows are late April through June and again in September.

CaddisSulphurStoneflyBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

NH fishing license required. Standard wild trout regs apply.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Cold River with more confidence.