Appalachians
French Broad River
Live Conditions
French Broad River — At Rosman
24-Hr Pressure
27.66 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
73° / 47°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain showers
69° / 58°
1.43"
Thu
🌧️Rain
69° / 50°
0.29"
Fri
☁️Overcast
64° / 45°
Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the French Broad River.
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What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's French Broad River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
French Broad River · May · Late Spring
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Sulphurs (size 16-18) at peak. Yellow Sally (size 14-16). Caddis (size 14-16) evenings. Light Cahill late month. Best dry-fly month on the upper river.
River Map
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.
Regulations
Standard NCWRC trout regulations. Multiple water classifications in this area — check current regs for the specific section you plan to fish.