What flies are hatching on the Jackson River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Jackson River?

The Jackson River is running at 216 CFS at the Below Gathright Dam gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Jackson River fishable today?

Yes — Jackson River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 216 CFS at the Below Gathright Dam gauge.

Jackson River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Jackson River — Below Gathright Dam

Fishable

216CFS

Discharge

8.93ft

Gauge Height

60.1°F

Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.13 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

67°FMainly clear

Wind 4 mph28.13 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

🌫️

Foggy

90° / 56°

Tomorrow

🌫️

Foggy

89° / 66°

Fri

☁️

Overcast

83° / 68°

Sat

🌦️

Drizzle

69° / 66°

0.02"

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.

9.4

Time of Day

Using: 216 CFS · 60.1°F · BWOs returning

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Jackson River · September · Early Fall

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🟢 Active now at 60.1°F water

Caddis

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Blue-Winged OliveTrico

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Tricos late month. Caddis. Excellent fall transition — cold consistent flows + fresh BWO hatches.

Blue-Winged OliveTricoCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Jackson River

Virginia's premier tailwater below Gathright Dam near Warm Springs. Cold, clear, and loaded with wild rainbow and brown trout — arguably the best tailwater fishery in the mid-Atlantic. Dry fly fishing is exceptional on still mornings.

SulphurCaddisBlue-Winged OliveTricoMidge

Regulations

Catch-and-release only in designated sections below the dam. Fly fishing only in some reaches. Check VDWR for current special regulation boundaries.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Jackson River with more confidence.