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 305 CFS at the At Tellico Plains gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Tellico River fishable today?

Tellico River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 305 CFS at the At Tellico Plains gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Tellico River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Tellico River — At Tellico Plains

Marginal

305CFS

Discharge

1.58ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.15 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

82°FClear sky

Wind 4 mph28.15 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

80° / 68°

0.02"

Tomorrow

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Drizzle

85° / 68°

0.01"

Wed

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Rain

81° / 69°

0.62"

Thu

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Thunderstorm

80° / 68°

0.36"

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: 305 CFS · Terrestrial peak. Sparse hatches midday — wild rainbows stay opportunistic on attractor dries. Best month for backcountry solitude in upper river.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Tellico River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Terrestrial peak. Sparse hatches midday — wild rainbows stay opportunistic on attractor dries. Best month for backcountry solitude in upper river.

Terrestrials

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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.