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 172 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 172 CFS at the Near Jefferson gauge.

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New River (North Carolina)

Fishable172 CFSBeginner

Live Conditions

New River (North Carolina) — Near Jefferson

Fishable

172CFS

Discharge

1.77ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 56 min agoView on USGS ↗

24-Hr Pressure

26.9 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

58°FClear sky

Wind 11 mph26.9 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

70° / 40°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

71° / 49°

Wed

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Rain

73° / 55°

0.16"

Thu

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Rain

60° / 43°

0.07"

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?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the New River (North Carolina).

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) · May · Late Spring

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JanDec

Sulphurs (size 16-18) in trout headwaters. Caddis (size 14-16) heavy. Light Cahill late month. Smallmouth pre-spawn — Clousers and crayfish patterns.

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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.