What flies are hatching on the Shepaug River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Shepaug 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 Shepaug River?

The Shepaug River 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 Shepaug River fishable today?

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

Shepaug River Fly Fishing Conditions

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24-Hr Pressure

29.59 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

61°FMainly clear

Wind 7 mph29.59 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

76° / 65°

0.03"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

75° / 61°

Sat

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Overcast

64° / 53°

Sun

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Rain

61° / 56°

0.55"

Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.

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

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Shepaug River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Brookie pre-spawn — RESPECT REDDS.

Blue-Winged Olive

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About Shepaug River

The Shepaug River is a compact, spring-influenced freestone stream winding through the wooded hills of Litchfield County near Roxbury and Washington. Its hemlock-shaded gorges and intimate pool structure offer excellent small-stream dry-fly fishing for wild brown and brook trout, best approached with light leaders and careful wading. A classic Litchfield Hills stream that rewards stealth and local knowledge over raw casting distance.

HendricksonCaddisSulphurLight CahillBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

General state season: second Saturday in April through November 30. Designated trout sections along Route 67 in Roxbury. 9" minimum size statewide effective January 1, 2026. No active USGS gauge — check with local outfitters or Waterline app for current conditions.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Shepaug River with more confidence.