What flies are hatching on the Williams River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Williams 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 Williams River?

The Williams River is running at 176 CFS at the At Dyer gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Williams River fishable today?

Yes — Williams River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 176 CFS at the At Dyer gauge.

Williams River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Williams River — At Dyer

Fishable

176CFS

Discharge

1.99ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 56 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.47 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

76°FPartly cloudy

Wind 7 mph27.47 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Rain showers

73° / 63°

0.41"

Tomorrow

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Foggy

79° / 62°

Wed

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Overcast

80° / 67°

Thu

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Drizzle

82° / 65°

0.2"

Rain in forecast — expect rising, off-color water in 12–24 hrs.

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: 176 CFS · Terrestrial peak. Sparse hatches midday — opportunistic brookies and rainbows crush attractor dries. Best month for backcountry solitude in Webster County.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Williams River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

Terrestrial peak. Sparse hatches midday — opportunistic brookies and rainbows crush attractor dries. Best month for backcountry solitude in Webster County.

Terrestrials

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About Williams River

The Williams River in Webster County flows through the heart of the Monongahela National Forest — remote, cold, and stunningly beautiful. Wild brook and rainbow trout throughout, with the upper river holding some of the best native brookie water in the state. One of WV's less-crowded gems.

Quill GordonHendricksonSulphurLight CahillYellow SallyBlue-Winged OliveMidge

Regulations

Monongahela National Forest. Standard WV trout regulations apply on most sections. Check WVDNR for any special regulation areas. WV fishing license + trout stamp required.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Williams River with more confidence.