What flies are hatching on the Paulinskill River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Paulinskill 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 Paulinskill River?

The Paulinskill River is running at 1.67 CFS at the At Blairstown, NJ (gauge unverified) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Paulinskill River fishable today?

Paulinskill River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 1.67 CFS at the At Blairstown, NJ (gauge unverified) gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Paulinskill River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Paulinskill River — At Blairstown, NJ (gauge unverified)

Unfishable

1.67CFS

Discharge

1.88ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.92 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

53°FClear sky

Wind 4 mph29.92 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Mainly clear

62° / 32°

Tomorrow

☁️

Overcast

67° / 35°

Tue

☁️

Overcast

69° / 43°

Wed

🌫️

Foggy

70° / 46°

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: 1.67 CFS · Midges and BWOs. Brown trout spawning continues — RESPECT REDDS.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Paulinskill River · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges and BWOs. Brown trout spawning continues — RESPECT REDDS.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

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About Paulinskill River

The Paulinskill flows through Warren County's farm country before joining the Delaware River. It's a solid stocked trout river with a mix of flat water and productive riffles, best fished in spring before water temperatures climb. The river corridor includes sections of the Paulinskill Valley Trail, making access straightforward for wade fishers.

HendricksonCaddisSulphurLight CahillBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Standard NJ stocked trout regulations — no special fly-only or catch-and-release designations. Season opens second Saturday in April. Trout survival through summer is limited in most sections. NOTE: USGS gauge 01443900 is unverified — flow data may be stale or unavailable; check with local outfitters as backup.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Paulinskill River with more confidence.