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 58.8 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 58.8 CFS at the At Dyer gauge.

Williams River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Williams River — At Dyer

Fishable

58.8CFS

Discharge

1.37ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 30 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

27.55 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

54°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph27.55 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

67° / 48°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

64° / 52°

Tue

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Mainly clear

69° / 51°

Wed

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Drizzle

67° / 56°

0.08"

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: 58.8 CFS · Midges and BWOs on mild afternoons. Post-spawn brookies recovering — fish gently. Sections beginning to ice at elevation.

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Williams River · November · Late Fall

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JanDec

Midges and BWOs on mild afternoons. Post-spawn brookies recovering — fish gently. Sections beginning to ice at elevation.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

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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.