What flies are hatching on the Rio Grande right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande?

The Rio Grande is running at 214 CFS at the At Embudo gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Rio Grande fishable today?

Rio Grande is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 214 CFS at the At Embudo gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Rio Grande Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Rio Grande — At Embudo

Unfishable

214CFS

Discharge

2.35ft

Gauge Height

75.0°F

Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

24.39 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/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

73°FMainly clear

Wind 12 mph24.39 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

🌦️

Drizzle

77° / 58°

0.03"

Tomorrow

🌦️

Drizzle

79° / 61°

0.02"

Fri

🌧️

Rain

72° / 58°

0.34"

Sat

🌦️

Drizzle

79° / 54°

0.06"

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: 214 CFS · 75°F · BWOs returning

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Rio Grande conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Rio Grande · September · Early Fall

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⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 75°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Hoppers still productive. Cooling water, active wild browns. Spectacular fall fishing in the gorge with cottonwoods turning.

Blue-Winged Olive

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Rio Grande

Iconic river through the Rio Grande Gorge near Taos. Wild brown trout in a dramatic basalt canyon with excellent caddis and stonefly hatches.

CaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveStoneflyHopper

Regulations

Standard New Mexico trout regulations apply through the Upper Box and Taos Box sections. New Mexico fishing license required. Verify current regs at wildlife.state.nm.us before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Rio Grande with more confidence.