What flies are hatching on the Tellico River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Tellico River include Quill Gordon, Hendrickson, Sulphur. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Tellico River?

The Tellico River is running at 48 CFS at the At Tellico Plains gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Tellico River fishable today?

Yes — Tellico River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 48 CFS at the At Tellico Plains gauge.

Tellico River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Tellico River — At Tellico Plains

Fishable

48CFS

Discharge

0.64ft

Gauge Height

—

Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.25 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

89°FClear sky

Wind 7 mph28.25 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

🌫️

Foggy

87° / 68°

Tomorrow

🌫️

Foggy

89° / 69°

Sat

🌧️

Rain

91° / 73°

0.24"

Sun

🌧️

Rain showers

88° / 68°

0.13"

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.

9

Time of Day

Using: 48 CFS · Fall BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Tellico River · September · Early Fall

Full calendar →

Showing typical dates — water temperature data unavailable for live hatch predictions.

Select month

JanDec

Fall BWOs (size 18-20). Last terrestrials. Cooling water concentrates fish — best dry-fly month for selective wild trout.

Blue-Winged OliveTerrestrials

River Map

Loading map…

USGS Gauge (click for site ID)Fishing Access / SectionScroll to zoom disabled — use map controls

About Tellico River

The Tellico River in the Cherokee National Forest near Tellico Plains is a classic Southern Appalachian freestone stream — clear, cold, and loaded with wild rainbow trout. A beloved destination for Cherokee NF anglers with easy access, beautiful scenery, and the kind of tight-quarters dry fly fishing that Appalachian streams are known for.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurYellow SallyLight CahillCaddisBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Cherokee National Forest. Multiple regulation sections: Catch-and-Release/Artificial Only and Delayed Harvest sections in addition to stocked water. Check TWRA for current zone boundaries before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Tellico River with more confidence.