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 10.9 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 outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 10.9 CFS at the At Northfield Falls gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Dog River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Dog River — At Northfield Falls

Unfishable

10.9CFS

Discharge

0.65ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.05 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

71°FPartly cloudy

Wind 3 mph29.05 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Foggy

69° / 40°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

76° / 56°

Thu

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Overcast

77° / 58°

Fri

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Overcast

66° / 41°

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: 10.9 CFS · BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Dog River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20) returning when fall rain restores flows. Brookie pre-spawn — RESPECT REDDS.

Blue-Winged Olive

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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.