What flies are hatching on the Ellis River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Ellis River?

The Ellis River is running at 22.4 CFS at the Peabody River at Gorham (proxy) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Ellis River fishable today?

Ellis River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 22.4 CFS at the Peabody River at Gorham (proxy) gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Ellis River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Ellis River — Peabody River at Gorham (proxy)

Unfishable

22.4CFS

Discharge

1.89ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 28 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.46 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

49°FOvercast

Wind 5 mph28.46 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

68° / 56°

0.05"

Tomorrow

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Foggy

68° / 47°

Sat

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Overcast

62° / 42°

Sun

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Rain

56° / 44°

0.2"

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: 22.4 CFS · BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Ellis River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Cool water reactivates wild fish. Excellent fall window.

Blue-Winged Olive

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About Ellis River

A classic White Mountains stream with wild browns and brookies throughout. The gorge section near Jackson Village is the most celebrated stretch. Small drainage (~11 sq mi) — rises and drops fast, demands attention to the gauge. Best windows are April–June and again September–October. Fly-fishing-only sections apply in places.

HendricksonSulphurCaddisGreen DrakeLight CahillBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

NH fishing license required. Some fly-fishing-only sections — check NH F&G for current regs.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Ellis River with more confidence.