Nantahala River
Western NC — USGS Gauge #03506500
Current Conditions
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 83°F | 1 mph ESE |
| Tonight | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 66°F | 1 mph SE |
| Friday | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 84°F | 0 mph |
| Friday Night | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 66°F | 0 mph |
| Saturday | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely | 85°F | 0 mph |
| Saturday Night | Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy | 66°F | 0 mph |
| Sunday | Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 86°F | 0 mph |
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.