What flies are hatching on the Rapidan River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Rapidan River include Quill Gordon, Hendrickson, Sulphur. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Rapidan River?

The Rapidan River is running at 15 CFS at the Near Ruckersville gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Rapidan River fishable today?

Rapidan River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 15 CFS at the Near Ruckersville gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Rapidan River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Rapidan River — Near Ruckersville

Unfishable

15CFS

Discharge

1.55ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 35 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.62 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

66°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph29.62 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Mainly clear

75° / 54°

Tomorrow

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Mainly clear

82° / 57°

Thu

🌦️

Drizzle

89° / 65°

0.04"

Fri

☁️

Overcast

84° / 70°

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: 15 CFS · Fall BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Rapidan River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

Fall BWOs (size 18-20) returning on cloudy days. Tricos winding down. Last terrestrials. Cooling water rebooting brookie activity — good dry fly month with light pressure.

Blue-Winged OliveTricoTerrestrials

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About Rapidan River

Wild brook trout stream in Shenandoah National Park near Syria, VA. One of the most pristine native brook trout fisheries on the East Coast — tight rhododendron tunnels, cold water, fish that have never seen a hatchery truck.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurLight CahillYellow SallyBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Shenandoah National Park special regulations apply. Artificial lures only in some sections. No fish < 9 inches. Virginia fishing license + National Park Service compliance required. Check NPS regs before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Rapidan River with more confidence.