What flies are hatching on the Saco River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Saco River include March Brown, Green Drake, Sulphur. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Saco River?

The Saco River is running at 148 CFS at the Near Conway gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Saco River fishable today?

Saco River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 148 CFS at the Near Conway gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Saco River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Saco River — Near Conway

Marginal

148CFS

Discharge

2.21ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 54 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.44 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

49°FClear sky

Wind 4 mph29.44 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain

73° / 55°

0.17"

Tomorrow

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Foggy

73° / 50°

Sat

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Overcast

66° / 43°

Sun

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Drizzle

60° / 44°

0.18"

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: 148 CFS · BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Saco River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Cool water reactivates fish. Light pressure after Labor Day.

Blue-Winged Olive

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About Saco River

A larger freestone river running from the Crawford Notch headwaters through North Conway and Conway. Primarily stocked browns and rainbows with some wild fish in tributaries. Best wading is in the 300–700 CFS range — broad gravel bars, long pools. Popular tubing destination in summer, so fish early. Good Green Drake hatch in June.

March BrownGreen DrakeSulphurCaddisLight CahillTricoBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

NH fishing license required (Maine license required for the Maine reach). Standard stocked trout regs; some C&R sections in upper NH — check NH F&G.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Saco River with more confidence.