What flies are hatching on the Conway River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Conway 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 Conway River?

The Conway River is running at 15 CFS at the Rapidan proxy (Ruckersville) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Conway River fishable today?

Conway River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 15 CFS at the Rapidan proxy (Ruckersville) gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Conway River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Conway River — Rapidan proxy (Ruckersville)

Marginal

15CFS

Discharge

1.55ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 45 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.97 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

73°FClear sky

Wind 12 mph27.97 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

76° / 56°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

82° / 69°

Fri

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Overcast

77° / 65°

Sat

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Overcast

73° / 58°

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: 15 CFS · Fall BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Conway River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

Fall BWOs (size 18-20). Last terrestrials. Brookie pre-spawn — RESPECT REDDS. Beautiful fall hike-in fishing.

Blue-Winged OliveTerrestrials

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About Conway River

Another wild brookie gem inside Shenandoah National Park, flowing through the park's eastern backcountry. The Conway holds native brook trout in its cold headwaters — perfect for anglers willing to hike to find solitude and wild fish.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurLight CahillYellow SallyBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Shenandoah National Park regulations: artificial lures only, catch-and-release only, Virginia fishing license required. Gauge shown is the Rapidan River at Ruckersville — use as a directional trend indicator. No direct gauge on the Conway River.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Conway River with more confidence.