What flies are hatching on the Rose River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Rose 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 Rose River?

The Rose River is running at 31.2 CFS at the Rapidan proxy (Ruckersville) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Rose River fishable today?

Yes — Rose River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 31.2 CFS at the Rapidan proxy (Ruckersville) gauge.

Rose River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Rose River — Rapidan proxy (Ruckersville)

Fishable

31.2CFS

Discharge

1.72ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.36 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

71°FClear sky

Wind 10 mph27.36 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

81° / 69°

Tomorrow

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Foggy

77° / 63°

Sat

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Overcast

68° / 58°

Sun

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Drizzle

75° / 59°

0.13"

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: 31.2 CFS · Fall BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Rose River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

Fall BWOs (size 18-20). Last terrestrials. Brookies pre-spawn aggression. RESPECT REDDS in shallow gravel headwaters. Beautiful SNP fall.

Blue-Winged OliveTerrestrials

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About Rose River

A premier wild brook trout stream inside Shenandoah National Park. The Rose River cascades through old-growth forest with pools holding native Southern Appalachian brook trout. Artificial lures only, all fish must be released — this is conservation fly fishing at its best.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurLight CahillYellow SallyBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Shenandoah National Park regulations: artificial lures only, catch-and-release only, Virginia fishing license required. Gauge shown is the Rapidan River at Ruckersville — use as a directional trend indicator. No direct gauge on the Rose River.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Rose River with more confidence.