What flies are hatching on the Huzzah Creek right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Huzzah Creek?

The Huzzah Creek is running at 36.2 CFS at the Huzzah Creek near Steelville gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Huzzah Creek fishable today?

Huzzah Creek is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 36.2 CFS at the Huzzah Creek near Steelville gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Huzzah Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Huzzah Creek — Huzzah Creek near Steelville

Unfishable

36.2CFS

Discharge

2.78ft

Gauge Height

74.5°F

Water Temp

Updated 51 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.23 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.

Local Weather

81°FClear sky

Wind 8 mph29.23 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Partly cloudy

98° / 69°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

100° / 73°

Wed

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Overcast

101° / 80°

Thu

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Overcast

100° / 75°

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: 36.2 CFS · 74.5°F · BWOs returning. Caddis tapering. Cooler water.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Huzzah Creek · September · Early Fall

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⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 74.5°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity

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JanDec

BWOs returning. Caddis tapering. Cooler water.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Huzzah Creek

An underrated spring-fed Ozark gem near Steelville. Huzzah Creek flows cold and clear before joining the Meramec, with MDC stocking trout in the cooler months. The creek runs through private float camps and natural areas, offering a classic Ozark wade-and-float experience. Excellent water clarity, consistent spring-fed flows, and a beautiful setting make this a worthy destination for Ozark trout anglers looking to escape the crowds on the Current and Jacks Fork.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveCaddisSulphur

Regulations

Missouri fishing license + trout permit required (resident $12 license + ~$10 trout permit). MDC-stocked trout creek; standard Missouri trout regulations apply on the stocked reaches. 2026–27 regulation cycle. Verify at mdc.mo.gov.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Huzzah Creek with more confidence.