What flies are hatching on the Smith River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Smith River include Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Smith River?

The Smith River is running at 33.5 CFS at the Near Bristol gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Smith River fishable today?

Yes — Smith River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 33.5 CFS at the Near Bristol gauge.

Smith River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Smith River — Near Bristol

Fishable

33.5CFS

Discharge

1.95ft

Gauge Height

58.5°F

Water Temp

Updated 32 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.09 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

67°FClear sky

Wind 4 mph29.09 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

🌧️

Rain

76° / 61°

0.84"

Tomorrow

🌤️

Mainly clear

82° / 60°

Wed

☁️

Overcast

82° / 63°

Thu

☁️

Overcast

87° / 67°

0.02"

Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.

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.

9.4

Time of Day

Using: 33.5 CFS · 58.5°F · Terrestrials peak. Caddis. Sparse mid-day. Low-flow caution.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Smith River · August · Late Summer

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🟢 Active now at 58.5°F water

Caddis

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Blue-Winged Olive

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JanDec

Terrestrials peak. Caddis. Sparse mid-day. Low-flow caution.

CaddisTerrestrials

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Smith River

A small freestone in Grafton County. Stocked by NH F&G; a good early-season option when bigger rivers are running high. The lower river near Bristol confluence with the Newfound offers additional access. Less pressure than the White Mountains rivers — solid regional coverage water, not a destination fishery.

HendricksonSulphurCaddisLight CahillBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

NH fishing license required. Stocked sections under standard NH F&G regulations.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Smith River with more confidence.