What flies are hatching on the Natchaug River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Natchaug River?

The Natchaug River is running at 68.7 CFS at the At Marcy Rd near Chaplin gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Natchaug River fishable today?

Yes — Natchaug River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 68.7 CFS at the At Marcy Rd near Chaplin gauge.

Natchaug River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Natchaug River — At Marcy Rd near Chaplin

Fishable

68.7CFS

Discharge

2.90ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.43 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

69°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph29.43 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain showers

77° / 64°

0.9"

Tomorrow

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Foggy

82° / 60°

Wed

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Overcast

81° / 66°

Thu

🌦️

Drizzle

84° / 69°

0.03"

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.

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Time of Day

Using: 68.7 CFS · Terrestrials. Caddis. Wild fish hold in cool tributary mouths.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Natchaug River · August · Late Summer

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Terrestrials. Caddis. Wild fish hold in cool tributary mouths.

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About Natchaug River

The Natchaug River runs through Natchaug State Forest in eastern Connecticut, delivering secluded pool-riffle fishing for wild brown and brook trout in a densely wooded setting. The Chaplin section near Marcy Road is the heart of the quality fishery, with tight overhanging canopy that rewards pinpoint accuracy. Cold seeps and forest cover keep temperatures fishable into early summer, and the river receives stocking that supplements a resilient wild population.

HendricksonCaddisSulphurLight CahillBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

General state season: second Saturday in April through November 30. Standard trout regulations apply — 5-trout daily limit (9" minimum statewide effective January 1, 2026) unless otherwise posted. No special TMA designation.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Natchaug River with more confidence.