What flies are hatching on the Paint Rock River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Paint Rock River?

The Paint Rock River is running at 16.5 CFS at the Paint Rock River near Woodville, AL gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Paint Rock River fishable today?

Paint Rock River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 16.5 CFS at the Paint Rock River near Woodville, AL gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Paint Rock River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Paint Rock River — Paint Rock River near Woodville, AL

Unfishable

16.5CFS

Discharge

1.92ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 21 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.5 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

78°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph29.5 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

92° / 71°

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

96° / 71°

Wed

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Clear sky

99° / 75°

Thu

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Drizzle

99° / 75°

0.09"

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: 16.5 CFS · Terrestrials; Poppers; Clouser Minnows; fall feeding

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Paint Rock River · September · Early Fall

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Terrestrials; Poppers; Clouser Minnows; fall feeding

Terrestrials

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About Paint Rock River

A gem of the Tennessee Valley, Paint Rock River runs through limestone karst country in the foothills of the southern Appalachians. Crystal-clear spring-fed flows support excellent smallmouth populations, and the river hosts one of the most intact mussel communities remaining in the eastern US. Light pressure and a rural character make it a true hidden water.

CaddisHopper

Regulations

Standard Alabama sport fish regulations apply. Several mussel species in this drainage are federally listed — do not collect.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Paint Rock River with more confidence.