Watauga River
Western NC — USGS Gauge #03479000
Current Conditions
7-Day Forecast
| Day | Conditions | Temp | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 81°F | 0 mph |
| Tonight | Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy | 65°F | 0 mph |
| Friday | Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms | 81°F | 0 to 5 mph W |
| Friday Night | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 65°F | 0 mph |
| Saturday | Showers And Thunderstorms | 81°F | 0 to 5 mph SW |
| Saturday Night | Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 66°F | 0 mph |
| Sunday | Chance Showers And Thunderstorms | 82°F | 0 to 5 mph NW |
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.