Linville River
Western NC — USGS Gauge #02138500
Current Conditions
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 74°F | 1 to 5 mph SW |
| Tonight | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 62°F | 2 mph SW |
| Friday | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms | 74°F | 3 mph SW |
| Friday Night | Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 62°F | 2 mph WSW |
| Saturday | Showers And Thunderstorms | 76°F | 2 mph W |
| Saturday Night | Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | 63°F | 3 mph WNW |
| Sunday | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 77°F | 1 to 5 mph WNW |
Suggested Flies — Summer
Parachute Adams
Classic dry fly. Imitates mayflies. Good all-rounder for rising trout.
Elk Hair Caddis
Dry fly that imitates adult caddis. Great for skittering across the surface.
Woolly Bugger
Streamer that imitates leeches, baitfish, and nymphs. Deadly in any water.
Pheasant Tail Nymph
Go-to nymph pattern. Imitates mayfly nymphs. Fish it below an indicator.
Hare's Ear Nymph
Classic searching nymph. Works year-round in most waters.
Stimulator
Attractor dry fly. Great for aggressive strikes in fast water.
Copper John
Beadhead nymph with flash. Good for deep, fast runs.
Green Weenie
Simple egg pattern. Surprisingly effective in stocked waters.