What flies are hatching on the Rush Creek right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Rush Creek include Blue-Winged Olive, Hendrickson, Sulphur. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Rush Creek?

The Rush Creek is running at currently unavailable — check the USGS gauge at the primary station for the latest reading. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Rush Creek fishable today?

Live conditions for Rush Creek are unavailable right now. Check the embedded gauge widget on this page for the latest data.

Rush Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

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24-Hr Pressure

28.71 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

77°FMainly clear

Wind 6 mph28.71 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

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Overcast

83° / 66°

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86° / 70°

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89° / 64°

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Overcast

95° / 65°

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.

Time of Day

Using: BWOs returning

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Rush Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Rush Creek · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Cool nights — wild browns active.

Blue-Winged Olive

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About Rush Creek

Rush Creek is a small SE Minnesota Driftless spring creek with wild brown trout and brook trout in cold headwater reaches. Quiet, less-pressured small-stream fishing in classic Driftless coulee terrain. No USGS gauge — local fly shops are the best source for current conditions.

Blue-Winged OliveHendricksonSulphurCaddisTricoTerrestrials

Regulations

Minnesota fishing license required ($25 resident annual) + $10.75 trout stamp. Season opens second Saturday in April (2026: April 11). Verify Fillmore County section-by-section regulations in current Minnesota DNR trout regulations. No USGS gauge — check with regional fly shops before driving.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Rush Creek with more confidence.