What flies are hatching on the Rockaway River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Rockaway River?

The Rockaway River is running at 22.4 CFS at the Above Reservoir at Boonton, NJ (gauge unverified) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Rockaway River fishable today?

Rockaway River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 22.4 CFS at the Above Reservoir at Boonton, NJ (gauge unverified) gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Rockaway River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Rockaway River — Above Reservoir at Boonton, NJ (gauge unverified)

Marginal

22.4CFS

Discharge

2.13ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 23 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.68 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

61°FOvercast

Wind 5 mph29.68 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Overcast

80° / 68°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

80° / 62°

Sat

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Overcast

69° / 56°

Sun

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Rain

66° / 59°

0.39"

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: 22.4 CFS · BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Rockaway River · September · Early Fall

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BWOs (size 18-20) returning.

Blue-Winged Olive

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About Rockaway River

The Rockaway River in Morris County is a tailwater below Splitrock Reservoir that provides temperature-buffered flows and holds brown trout through summer better than many NJ freestone streams. The reach below the dam can fish well year-round in favorable conditions, with the tailwater effect moderating both high summer and low winter temperatures.

HendricksonCaddisSulphurLight CahillBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Standard NJ trout regulations apply. Tailwater section below Splitrock Dam can fish outside traditional season windows — confirm open season dates with NJDEP. CFS alone does not indicate fishability — check dam release schedules. NOTE: USGS gauge 01381500 is unverified — flow data may be stale or unavailable; check with local outfitters as backup.

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Guides to help you fish Rockaway River with more confidence.