What flies are hatching on the Mad River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Mad River?

The Mad River is running at 80.8 CFS at the Near Moretown gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Mad River fishable today?

Mad River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 80.8 CFS at the Near Moretown gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Mad River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Mad River — Near Moretown

Marginal

80.8CFS

Discharge

2.68ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.59 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

69°FClear sky

Wind 8 mph28.59 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

77° / 60°

0.1"

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

80° / 59°

Wed

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Overcast

83° / 63°

Thu

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Rain showers

87° / 67°

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: 80.8 CFS · Terrestrials peak. Trico mornings. Flows often LOW — Mad drops fast in August. Pick days carefully.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Mad River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Terrestrials peak. Trico mornings. Flows often LOW — Mad drops fast in August. Pick days carefully.

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About Mad River

A classic Vermont freestone running through the Mad River Valley — Waitsfield to Moretown ski country. Primarily wild browns with wild brookies in upper reaches. Tight woodland pools and fast pocket water that responds quickly to rain. Best fished early season and after September cooling; summer recreation traffic is heavy on the river.

March BrownCaddisSulphurTricoBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Wild trout fishery in the upper reaches. Standard Vermont F&W regulations. Requires Vermont fishing license.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Mad River with more confidence.