What flies are hatching on the Tulpehocken Creek right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Tulpehocken Creek?

The Tulpehocken Creek is running at 100 CFS at the Near Reading (below Blue Marsh Lake) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Tulpehocken Creek fishable today?

Yes — Tulpehocken Creek is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 100 CFS at the Near Reading (below Blue Marsh Lake) gauge.

Tulpehocken Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Tulpehocken Creek — Near Reading (below Blue Marsh Lake)

Fishable

100CFS

Discharge

1.18ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 47 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.84 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

42°FClear sky

Wind 5 mph29.84 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Overcast

67° / 37°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

69° / 42°

Wed

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Foggy

70° / 45°

Thu

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Rain showers

71° / 57°

0.39"

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.

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Time of Day

Using: 100 CFS · Midges and BWOs

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Tulpehocken Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Tulpehocken Creek · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges and BWOs (size 22). Brown trout spawning — RESPECT REDDS. Tailwater stays fishable through late fall.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

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About Tulpehocken Creek

A regulation-controlled tailwater below Blue Marsh Lake dam in Berks County — consistent flows year-round, a cold-water trout fishery within an hour of Philadelphia. Stocked browns and rainbows holdover well, with several truly large carryover fish caught each season. Muted but reliable midge, BWO, and Sulphur hatches.

MidgeBlue-Winged OliveSulphurCaddis

Regulations

Delayed Harvest Artificial Lures Only (DHALO) and Catch-and-Release sections below Blue Marsh Dam — consult current PFBC regs for boundaries. Requires PA fishing license + trout/salmon permit.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Tulpehocken Creek with more confidence.