What flies are hatching on the South River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the South River?

The South River is running at 26.4 CFS at the Near Waynesboro gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the South River fishable today?

South River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 26.4 CFS at the Near Waynesboro gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

South River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

South River — Near Waynesboro

Marginal

26.4CFS

Discharge

2.36ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 2 hrs agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.57 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

75°FOvercast

Wind 4 mph28.57 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain showers

82° / 71°

0.35"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

84° / 70°

Tue

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Drizzle

82° / 65°

0.05"

Wed

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Rain

82° / 69°

0.39"

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.

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Time of Day

Using: 26.4 CFS · Terrestrials prime. Tricos continuing. White Fly

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

South River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Terrestrials prime. Tricos continuing. White Fly (size 12-14) possible on lower stretches at dusk. Hot summer fishing — early mornings or evenings only.

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About South River

Waynesboro, VA tailwater and stocked trout stream. The South River has made a remarkable recovery from historic DuPont mercury contamination — today it offers year-round stocked rainbow and brown trout through town and into the Shenandoah Valley.

SulphurCaddisBlue-Winged OliveLight CahillMidge

Regulations

Stocked trout water. Standard Virginia trout regulations. Check VDWR for current stocking schedule and any active consumption advisories.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish South River with more confidence.