What flies are hatching on the Pequannock River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Pequannock 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 Pequannock River?

The Pequannock River is running at 1,450 CFS at the At Macopin, NJ (gauge unverified) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Pequannock River fishable today?

Pequannock River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 1,450 CFS at the At Macopin, NJ (gauge unverified) gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Pequannock River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Pequannock River — At Macopin, NJ (gauge unverified)

Unfishable

1,450CFS

Discharge

10.31ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 31 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.37 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

80°FOvercast

Wind 4 mph29.37 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain showers

81° / 64°

1.67"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

83° / 61°

Wed

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Overcast

83° / 65°

Thu

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Drizzle

90° / 71°

0.12"

Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.

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: 1,450 CFS · Terrestrials. Caddis. Holdover trout in deeper pools.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Pequannock River · August · Late Summer

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Terrestrials. Caddis. Holdover trout in deeper pools.

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About Pequannock River

The Pequannock River flows through Morris and Passaic counties in the Highlands region, draining the Bearfort Mountain watershed before being impounded at Charlotteburg Reservoir. The upper river above the reservoir offers quality freestone trout water in a forested setting, while the lower reaches below Macopin are stocked regularly. A solid secondary option in the Highlands with good access via Norvin Green State Forest.

HendricksonCaddisSulphurLight CahillBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Standard NJ stocked trout regulations apply on most sections. Upper watershed sections within state forest land may have additional access considerations. Check NJDEP for any Highlands-specific rules. NOTE: USGS gauge 01388500 is unverified — flow data may be stale or unavailable; check with local outfitters as backup.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Pequannock River with more confidence.