What flies are hatching on the Tallapoosa River right now?

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

Is the Tallapoosa River fishable today?

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

Tallapoosa River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Tallapoosa River — Tallapoosa River near Heflin, AL (upstream of Harris Dam — proxy gauge)

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24-Hr Pressure

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Local Weather

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Wind 6 mph29.14 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

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Foggy

89° / 74°

Tomorrow

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90° / 74°

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Rain showers

90° / 73°

2.04"

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Drizzle

93° / 71°

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What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

Time of Day

Using: Terrestrials—Hoppers

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Tallapoosa River · July · Summer

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Terrestrials—Hoppers, Foam Beetles; topwater redeye/bass at dawn/dusk

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About Tallapoosa River

Below Harris Dam, cold releases create a surprisingly productive tailwater in the Alabama piedmont. Brown trout hold in the deeper pools; striped bass push up from Lake Martin during cooler months. The Tallapoosa drainage is also home to the Tallapoosa redeye bass — an endemic species found only in this watershed.

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Regulations

Trout stocking and special regulations apply in the tailwater section below Harris Dam. Verify current slot limits and daily bag limits with Alabama DCNR before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Tallapoosa River with more confidence.