What flies are hatching on the West River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the West River?

The West River is running at 56 CFS at the At Jamaica (below Ball Mountain Dam) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the West River fishable today?

West River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 56 CFS at the At Jamaica (below Ball Mountain Dam) gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

West River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

West River — At Jamaica (below Ball Mountain Dam)

Unfishable

56CFS

Discharge

4.16ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 33 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

28.89 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

48°FClear sky

Wind 2 mph28.89 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

68° / 37°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

71° / 47°

Wed

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Overcast

74° / 47°

Thu

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Rain

63° / 52°

0.17"

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: 56 CFS · Midges and BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

West River · 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 West River

A tailwater below Ball Mountain Dam — Army Corps of Engineers controls releases, so flows are irregular and unpredictable; always check the gauge before driving. Famous for big, spooky browns that see significant pressure. The tailwater effect extends the season and keeps water cold through summer. Whitewater release events in spring and fall blow the fishery out for days. Trophy fish available but demanding.

SulphurCaddisTricoBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Tailwater below Ball Mountain Dam — flows are dictated by USACE release schedules, not natural precipitation. Check release schedules before driving. Jamaica State Park provides excellent access. Standard Vermont F&W regulations. Requires Vermont fishing license.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish West River with more confidence.