What flies are hatching on the French Creek right now?

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

What's the current flow on the French Creek?

The French Creek is running at currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at the primary station for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the French Creek fishable today?

Live conditions for French Creek are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

French Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

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Gauge data unavailable for French Creek.
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24-Hr Pressure

28.79 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

79°FMainly clear

Wind 2 mph28.79 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

81° / 67°

0.03"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

88° / 68°

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Overcast

93° / 65°

Wed

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Overcast

93° / 67°

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.

Time of Day

Using: BWOs returning

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

French Creek · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Tricos continuing. Cool nights — wild browns active.

Blue-Winged OliveTrico

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About French Creek

French Creek in Allamakee County is a small northeast Iowa Driftless spring creek with wild brown trout and brook trout in cold headwater reaches. Quiet, less-pressured small-stream fishing in classic Driftless coulee country. No USGS gauge — local fly shops are the best source for current conditions.

Blue-Winged OliveHendricksonSulphurCaddisTricoTerrestrials

Regulations

Iowa fishing license required (~$22 resident annual + ~$14.50 trout stamp; 2026 fee changes — verify current rates on Iowa DNR before publishing). Year-round trout season on most NE Iowa streams. 5-fish daily limit on most streams. Verify Allamakee County section-by-section regulations in current Iowa DNR trout regulations. No USGS gauge — check with regional fly shops before driving.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish French Creek with more confidence.