What flies are hatching on the Davidson River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Davidson River include Hendrickson, Sulphur, Yellow Sally. 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 26.4 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 outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 26.4 CFS at the Near Brevard gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Davidson River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Davidson River — Near Brevard

Unfishable

26.4CFS

Discharge

0.49ft

Gauge Height

71.2°F

Water Temp

Updated 22 min agoView on USGS ↗

24-Hr Pressure

27.66 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.

Local Weather

69°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph27.66 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

85° / 64°

Tomorrow

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Foggy

84° / 62°

Fri

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Overcast

89° / 65°

Sat

🌧️

Rain showers

86° / 66°

0.68"

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: 26.4 CFS · 71.2°F · Fall BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Davidson River · September · Early Fall

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🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Caddis

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JanDec

Fall BWOs (size 18-20). Tricos late month. Last terrestrials. Cooling water reactivates the fishery — start of fall prime time.

Blue-Winged OliveTricoTerrestrials

🟢 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.