What flies are hatching on the Jemez River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Jemez River include Caddis, Pale Morning Dun, Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Jemez River?

The Jemez River is running at 18 CFS at the Near Jemez gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Jemez River fishable today?

Jemez River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 18 CFS at the Near Jemez gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Jemez River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Jemez River — Near Jemez

Unfishable

18CFS

Discharge

3.32ft

Gauge Height

77.2°F

Water Temp

Updated 57 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

23.98 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

72°FOvercast

Wind 4 mph23.98 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

76° / 58°

Tomorrow

🌧️

Rain

71° / 61°

0.18"

Thu

🌧️

Rain

69° / 57°

0.68"

Fri

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Rain

75° / 57°

0.17"

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: 18 CFS · 77.2°F · BWOs returning

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Jemez River · September · Early Fall

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⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 77.2°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Hoppers still effective. Fall colors in the Jemez Mountains stunning. Cooling water, active fish.

Blue-Winged Olive

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Jemez River

Small freestone river in the Jemez Mountains northwest of Albuquerque. Convenient day-trip fishery with mixed wild browns and stocked rainbows.

CaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveHopper

Regulations

Standard New Mexico trout regulations apply; stocked rainbow trout are the primary species. Sections inside Valles Caldera National Preserve carry separate permit requirements. Verify current regs at wildlife.state.nm.us before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Jemez River with more confidence.