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Appalachians

Nantahala River

Fishable218 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Nantahala RiverNear Topton

Fishable
218CFS
Discharge
1.52ft
Gauge Height
Water Temp
Updated 35 min agoView on USGS ↗

24-Hr Pressure

26.93 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

65°FMainly clear
Wind 3 mph26.93 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

78° / 63°

Tomorrow

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Rain

79° / 64°

0.32"

Wed

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Rain showers

75° / 64°

0.33"

Thu

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Thunderstorm

77° / 61°

0.3"

Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.

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What should I fish today?

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AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 218 CFS · Tricos

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Nantahala River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Tricos (size 22-26) at peak. Sulphurs winding down. Terrestrials (ants/beetles). Caddis evenings. Fish boat-tolerant — accustomed to whitewater traffic.

TricoCaddisTerrestrials

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About Nantahala River

The Nantahala River below Nantahala Dam is one of the Southeast's best tailwaters — cold, clear releases hold wild rainbow and brown trout year-round. Share the gorge with whitewater paddlers and catch fish that are accustomed to boat traffic.

SulphurCaddisYellow SallyBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Delayed Harvest and Wild Trout sections. Check NCWRC. Dam releases can change flows rapidly — check TVA/Duke Energy release schedules before wading.