Northeast
Pequest River
Live Conditions
Pequest River — At Pequest, NJ (gauge unverified)
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
29.26 inHg · → High/stable
Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory
Water temperature is at or above 68°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
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
83° / 53°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
67° / 51°
0.15"
Thu
🌦️Drizzle
59° / 47°
0.09"
Fri
☁️Overcast
55° / 41°
0.02"
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?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Pequest River.
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What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Pequest River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Pequest River · May · Late Spring
⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 82°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity
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HENDRICKSON peak. Caddis. Sulphurs (size 16-18). Stocked rainbows, browns, brookies active.
🟢 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.