What flies are hatching on the French Broad River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the French Broad River?

The French Broad River is running at 79.3 CFS at the At Rosman gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the French Broad River fishable today?

Yes — French Broad River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 79.3 CFS at the At Rosman gauge.

French Broad River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

French Broad River — At Rosman

Fishable

79.3CFS

Discharge

2.00ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 56 min agoView on USGS ↗

24-Hr Pressure

27.89 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

53°FClear sky

Wind 2 mph27.89 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

57° / 49°

0.02"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

64° / 50°

Tue

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Overcast

67° / 48°

Wed

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Rain showers

63° / 56°

0.8"

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.

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Time of Day

Using: 79.3 CFS · Midges

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

French Broad River · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges (size 20-26) and BWOs (size 22) on mild afternoons. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Stocking active in select sections.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

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About French Broad River

The upper French Broad near Rosman in Transylvania County is one of NC's underrated trout destinations — cold headwaters, stocked and wild fish, and beautiful Pisgah National Forest scenery. The river flows through the "Land of Waterfalls" country before warming as it heads toward Asheville.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurYellow SallyCaddisLight CahillBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Standard NCWRC trout regulations. Multiple water classifications in this area — check current regs for the specific section you plan to fish.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish French Broad River with more confidence.