What flies are hatching on the Red River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Red River include Caddis, Pale Morning Dun, Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Red River?

The Red River is running at 74.6 CFS at the Near Questa gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Red River fishable today?

Yes — Red River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 74.6 CFS at the Near Questa gauge.

Red River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Red River — Near Questa

Fishable

74.6CFS

Discharge

2.95ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 30 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

22.04 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

35°FOvercast

Wind 8 mph22.04 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

56° / 38°

0.59"

Tomorrow

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Rain

43° / 34°

0.45"

Tue

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Mainly clear

45° / 34°

Wed

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Drizzle

49° / 31°

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: 74.6 CFS · Midges. BWOs on mild afternoons. Sections beginning to ice. Limited late-season fishing in lower stretches near Questa.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Red River · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges. BWOs on mild afternoons. Sections beginning to ice. Limited late-season fishing in lower stretches near Questa.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

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About Red River

Small mountain stream flowing through the town of Red River and into the Rio Grande. Heavily stocked rainbows with wild browns in deeper pools.

CaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveHopper

Regulations

Standard New Mexico trout regulations apply; lower sections are stocked with rainbows while upper reaches hold wild fish. New Mexico fishing license required. Verify current regs at wildlife.state.nm.us before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Red River with more confidence.