What flies are hatching on the Davidson River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Davidson River include Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Davidson River?

The Davidson River is running at 41.6 CFS at the Near Brevard gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Davidson River fishable today?

Davidson River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 41.6 CFS at the Near Brevard gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Davidson River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Davidson River — Near Brevard

Marginal

41.6CFS

Discharge

0.60ft

Gauge Height

52.7°F

Water Temp

Updated 25 min agoView on USGS ↗

24-Hr Pressure

27.69 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

50°FOvercast

Wind 5 mph27.69 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

☁️

Overcast

64° / 51°

Tomorrow

🌦️

Drizzle

58° / 49°

0.02"

Mon

☁️

Overcast

59° / 48°

Tue

🌦️

Drizzle

67° / 51°

Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.

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.

6.8

Time of Day

Using: 41.6 CFS · 52.7°F · Midges

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Davidson River · November · Late Fall

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🟢 Active now at 52.7°F water

Blue-Winged Olive

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

CaddisMidge

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JanDec

Midges (size 20-26) and BWOs (size 22) on mild afternoons. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. DH catch-and-release zones strict.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Davidson River

North Carolina's most celebrated trout stream — the Davidson flows through Pisgah National Forest near Brevard with wild rainbow and brown trout in a stunning mountain setting. Delayed Harvest water from Avery Creek to the hatchery provides year-round fishing on designated sections.

HendricksonSulphurYellow SallyCaddisLight CahillBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Multiple regulation zones: Delayed Harvest section (artificial only, catch-and-release Oct 1 – Jun 1), Catch-and-Release/Artificial Only sections, and Hatchery Supported sections. Know your zone before you fish.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Davidson River with more confidence.