What flies are hatching on the New River (North Carolina) right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the New River (North Carolina) include Sulphur, Caddis, Light Cahill. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the New River (North Carolina)?

The New River (North Carolina) is running at 917 CFS at the Near Jefferson gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the New River (North Carolina) fishable today?

New River (North Carolina) is rated marginal right now. Flow is 917 CFS at the Near Jefferson gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

New River (North Carolina) Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

New River (North Carolina) — Near Jefferson

Marginal

917CFS

Discharge

3.32ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 19 min agoView on USGS ↗

24-Hr Pressure

26.99 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

66°FPartly cloudy

Wind 2 mph26.99 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

77° / 62°

0.05"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

77° / 63°

Wed

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Rain

77° / 63°

0.4"

Thu

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Thunderstorm

83° / 62°

0.45"

Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.

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: 917 CFS · HOPPER PEAK — best month for smallmouth on poppers and big terrestrials. Caddis evenings. Trout fishing limited to coldest spring-fed headwaters.

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's New River (North Carolina) conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

New River (North Carolina) · August · Late Summer

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HOPPER PEAK — best month for smallmouth on poppers and big terrestrials. Caddis evenings. Trout fishing limited to coldest spring-fed headwaters.

CaddisTerrestrials

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About New River (North Carolina)

One of the oldest rivers in the world — the New River's South Fork near Jefferson, NC holds native brook trout in its upper reaches and is a designated Wild and Scenic River. An underrated gem with outstanding smallmouth bass water and trout in the headwaters.

SulphurCaddisLight CahillYellow SallyHopperBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Wild and Scenic River designation in some sections. Standard NCWRC trout regulations apply. Wild Trout water in upper headwaters — check regulations before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish New River (North Carolina) with more confidence.