What flies are hatching on the Wild River right now?

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

What's the current flow on the Wild River?

The Wild River is running at 19.6 CFS at the At Gilead, ME (across NH state line) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Wild River fishable today?

Wild River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 19.6 CFS at the At Gilead, ME (across NH state line) gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Wild River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Wild River — At Gilead, ME (across NH state line)

Marginal

19.6CFS

Discharge

1.09ft

Gauge Height

34.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 15 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

29.25 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

60°FClear sky

Wind 8 mph29.25 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

72° / 59°

0.04"

Tomorrow

🌫️

Foggy

69° / 49°

Sat

☁️

Overcast

63° / 45°

Sun

🌦️

Drizzle

57° / 47°

0.02"

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.

4.8

Time of Day

Using: 19.6 CFS · 34.3°F · BWOs

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Wild River · September · Early Fall

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⚪ No tracked hatches in active range at 34.3°F — browse the calendar below for seasonal activity

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JanDec

BWOs (size 18-20) returning. Brookie pre-spawn — RESPECT REDDS.

Blue-Winged Olive

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Wild River

A remote Evans Notch wilderness stream draining White Mountain National Forest land. Wild native brook trout in a small drainage — excellent when other rivers are running too high. Rugged wading; felt soles or cleats recommended. WMNF campground at Wild River Campground.

CaddisSulphurStoneflyBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

NH fishing license required. Standard wild trout regs apply on NH side. NOTE: USGS gauge 01054200 is physically located at Gilead, MAINE — just over the NH/ME border. It accurately measures the Wild River, which drains NH national forest land, but the gauge itself is a Maine station.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Wild River with more confidence.