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 121 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?

Yes — New River (North Carolina) is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 121 CFS at the Near Jefferson gauge.

New River (North Carolina) Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

New River (North Carolina) — Near Jefferson

Fishable

121CFS

Discharge

1.69ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

24-Hr Pressure

27.27 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

69°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph27.27 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Foggy

84° / 61°

Tomorrow

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Foggy

85° / 61°

Fri

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Drizzle

85° / 66°

0.06"

Sat

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Thunderstorm

75° / 63°

0.63"

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: 121 CFS · Hoppers continuing. BWOs

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) · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

Hoppers continuing. BWOs (size 18-20) returning in headwater trout sections. Smallmouth fishing prime — cooling water active aggressive fish.

Blue-Winged Olive

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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.