Davidson River Fly Fishing Report - June 7, 2026
DAVIDSON RIVER
ReportJUN 8 — 15, 2026
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Flow
68CFS
DAVIDSON RIVER NEAR BREVARD, NC
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Water Temp
66.7°F
Updated 2026-06-07
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Weather
63–79°F
Mostly Cloudy
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
The Davidson is running at 67.7 CFS with a gauge height of 0.78 ft and a comfortable water temperature of 66.7°F — low, clear, and perfect for technical dry-fly and nymph presentations. Expect rising fish throughout the day with the Green Sedge caddis hatch at peak, though incoming storms Monday afternoon through Tuesday could bump flows and trigger aggressive pre-front feeding.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20
#20
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
#20
Egan's GTI Caddis - Olive #12
#12
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22
Egan's CDC Rainbow Warrior #22
#22
Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
#20
Pheasant Tail Tungsten #20
#20
Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
#12
Top Secret Baetis #16
#16
Sexy Walts Hare's Ear #16
#16
Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16
#16
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Green Sedge Caddis (Rhyacophila sp.) | #12–14 | Peak | 10 AM – 4 PM; again at dusk |
| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis sp.) | #18–22 | Active | Overcast midday windows |
| Midge (Chironomidae) | #20–24 | Active | Early morning & evening |
| Yellow Sally Stonefly (Isoperla sp.) | #14–16 | Building | Early afternoon, 1–4 PM |
| Sulphur (Ephemerella sp.) | #16–18 | Sporadic / Building | Late afternoon – dusk (4 PM+) |
| Terrestrials — Ants & Beetles | #14–18 | Emerging | Midday warmth, shaded banks |
Best Time Window
- Sunday Evening (Tonight): Overcast skies and calm 1 mph winds create ideal midge and caddis spinner fall conditions from 6–8 PM — fish the slower tailouts.
- Monday 7–11 AM: Pre-storm window with mostly cloudy skies and mild temps; prime overlap of Green Sedge caddis and BWO hatches before afternoon thunderstorms arrive.
- Tuesday Mid-Morning (post-storm): After overnight rain clears, slightly elevated flows will concentrate fish in feeding lanes — nymphs tight to the bottom in runs and riffles will be most productive.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith the Davidson running low and clear at 67.7 CFS, stealth is everything — approach pools from downstream, stay low, and keep your shadow off the water. Monday morning before noon is your golden window: the mostly cloudy skies will trigger both the Green Sedge caddis and BWO hatches simultaneously, and fish will be actively rising ahead of the afternoon storm front. Once the storms roll through Monday evening into Tuesday, expect flows to bump and fish to shift into feeding lanes along current seams — that's when a subsurface Pheasant Tail or Frenchie Jig dead-drifted through the head of pools will be most productive. The upper reaches of the Davidson in Pisgah National Forest see far less pressure on weekdays, so if you can get up there early, you'll have the best water to yourself.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Brook Trout
