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 86.6 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 86.6 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

86.6CFS

Discharge

1.15ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 52 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.7 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

62°FOvercast

Wind 1 mph29.7 inHg Stable

Normal conditions

Today

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Foggy

81° / 62°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

72° / 57°

Sun

🌧️

Rain

70° / 61°

1.21"

Mon

🌦️

Drizzle

63° / 57°

0.14"

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: 86.6 CFS · BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Tulpehocken Creek · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Last terrestrials. Cold tailwater concentrates fish. Excellent fall fishing.

Blue-Winged OliveTerrestrials

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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.