What flies are hatching on the Pedernales River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Pedernales River?

The Pedernales River is running at 7.19 CFS at the Pedernales River near Johnson City, TX gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Pedernales River fishable today?

Pedernales River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 7.19 CFS at the Pedernales River near Johnson City, TX gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Pedernales River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Pedernales River — Pedernales River near Johnson City, TX

Marginal

7.19CFS

Discharge

10.27ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 21 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.76 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

76°FClear sky

Wind 2 mph28.76 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

96° / 75°

Tomorrow

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Drizzle

96° / 74°

0.02"

Wed

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Drizzle

92° / 74°

0.02"

Thu

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Overcast

100° / 76°

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: 7.19 CFS · Poppers; Clouser Minnows; Wooly Buggers; flows typically improve

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Pedernales River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

Poppers; Clouser Minnows; Wooly Buggers; flows typically improve

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About Pedernales River

The Pedernales (locals say 'Perd-en-alice') flows through LBJ ranch country past rugged limestone canyons. One of nine Guadalupe bass genetic restoration rivers in Texas — pure-strain fish are stocked to counter smallmouth hybridization. Pedernales Falls State Park provides excellent public access with beautiful cascading shoals. The river's intermittent character means sections can go pool-only in drought; timing around spring rains is essential. When conditions are right, excellent topwater bass action.

Hopper

Regulations

Texas Freshwater Fishing License required. State park entry fee applies for in-park access. Statewide black bass regs: 14" minimum, 5-fish bag.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Pedernales River with more confidence.