What flies are hatching on the Dog River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Dog River?

The Dog River is running at 26.9 CFS at the At Northfield Falls gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Dog River fishable today?

Dog River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 26.9 CFS at the At Northfield Falls gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Dog River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Dog River — At Northfield Falls

Marginal

26.9CFS

Discharge

0.88ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 43 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.86 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

71°FClear sky

Wind 4 mph28.86 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

77° / 60°

0.22"

Tomorrow

🌤️

Mainly clear

82° / 59°

Wed

☁️

Overcast

84° / 64°

Thu

⛈️

Thunderstorm

87° / 68°

0.21"

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: 26.9 CFS · Terrestrials peak — small water responds to ants and beetles. Flows critically low — many sections too thin to fish.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Dog River · August · Late Summer

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Terrestrials peak — small water responds to ants and beetles. Flows critically low — many sections too thin to fish.

Terrestrials

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About Dog River

A small Winooski tributary with a big reputation among Vermont regulars who keep it quiet. Wild browns and brookies in a tight, wooded corridor through Northfield. Drops low fast in July and August — pick your days. Excellent early season when caddis are thick. Technical small-water fishing — 7.5 ft rod territory.

CaddisSulphurBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Wild trout fishery. Standard Vermont F&W regulations. Requires Vermont fishing license.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Dog River with more confidence.