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 182 CFS at the Near Conway gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Saco River fishable today?

Yes — Saco River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 182 CFS at the Near Conway gauge.

Saco River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Saco River — Near Conway

Fishable

182CFS

Discharge

2.34ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.55 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

51°FMainly clear

Wind 2 mph29.55 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

71° / 41°

Tomorrow

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Drizzle

72° / 48°

0.02"

Wed

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Overcast

76° / 46°

Thu

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Drizzle

63° / 53°

0.05"

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: 182 CFS · Midges and BWOs. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Cold water slowing.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Saco River · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges and BWOs. Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Cold water slowing.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

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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.