Northeast
Pequest River
Live Conditions
Pequest River — At Pequest, NJ (gauge unverified)
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
29.64 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.
Local Weather
Normal conditions
Today
🌤️Mainly clear
80° / 54°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
80° / 66°
0.29"
Fri
☁️Overcast
77° / 59°
Sat
☁️Overcast
70° / 53°
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?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
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Time of Day
Using: 78 CFS · 82°F · BWOs
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Pequest River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Pequest River · September · Early Fall
⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 82°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity
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BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Cool water reactivates fish.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Pequest River
The Pequest River in Warren County is one of NJ's most productive stocked trout streams, flowing past the state's main fish hatchery before joining the Delaware River. It receives heavy stockings of brown, rainbow, and brook trout from the adjacent Pequest Trout Hatchery, making it a go-to river early in the season.
Regulations
Standard NJ stocked trout regulations apply. Season typically opens the second Saturday in April. Some holdover fish survive summer in cooler stretches near spring seeps. NOTE: USGS gauge 01443500 is unverified — flow data may be stale or unavailable; check with local outfitters as backup.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Pequest River with more confidence.
New Jersey Fishing Regulations for Fly Anglers
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How Barometric Pressure Affects Fishing (And How to Use It)
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