What flies are hatching on the Narraguagus River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Narraguagus River?

The Narraguagus River is running at 43 CFS at the At Cherryfield gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Narraguagus River fishable today?

Narraguagus River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 43 CFS at the At Cherryfield gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Narraguagus River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Narraguagus River — At Cherryfield

Marginal

43CFS

Discharge

7.24ft

Gauge Height

63.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 56 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.98 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

52°FClear sky

Wind 7 mph29.98 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

🌧️

Rain

69° / 52°

0.31"

Tomorrow

🌧️

Rain

74° / 52°

0.32"

Sat

☁️

Overcast

61° / 46°

Sun

🌦️

Drizzle

59° / 43°

0.13"

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

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.

7.6

Time of Day

Using: 43 CFS · 63.3°F · OCTOBER CADDIS

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Narraguagus River · September · Early Fall

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🟢 Active now at 63.3°F water

Caddis

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JanDec

OCTOBER CADDIS (size 12-14) starting. BWOs returning. Salters and resident brookies feeding aggressively.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Narraguagus River

One of the finest sea-run brook trout (salter) rivers on the East Coast — a unique fishery type. Salters are anadromous brook trout that move between freshwater and saltwater; they are NOT stocked. Resident wild brook trout are present year-round. Tide-influenced near Cherryfield. Heritage Brook Trout water; the salters are a once-in-a-lifetime fishery worth the drive Downeast.

CaddisBlue-Winged OliveOctober CaddisMayflies (mixed)

Regulations

Heritage Brook Trout water designation. Maine fishing license required. Sea-run regulations and seasonal closures apply — check Maine DIFW.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Narraguagus River with more confidence.