Todd Fishery Accesson New River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Cooler fall temperatures mean slower metabolism for fish
- 01Cooler fall temperatures mean slower metabolism for fish; adjust your retrieve accordingly.
- 02Subsurface patterns like midges, hellgrammites, and crayfish will be consistent producers.
- 03Look for opportunistic surface feeders on warmer, overcast afternoons when caddis or mahogany duns may emerge.
- 04Target deeper pools, current seams, and areas with rocky structure or submerged vegetation.
- 05Focus on the main stem and its larger tributaries where these species tend to congregate in fall.
What to tie on at Todd Fishery Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Mohogany Dun
Late summer and fall often see hatches of Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns), providing dry fly opportunities for rising Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear.
October Caddis
October marks the season for the largest caddis hatch of the year in many regions. This dry fly will imitate the adult caddis, drawing opportunistic strikes from Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A classic and versatile subsurface pattern, imitating leeches and baitfish, which are consistent food sources for Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear in fall.
Clouser Crayfish
Crayfish are a primary food source for bass and panfish in rocky areas of the river. This streamer/nymph pattern is crucial for subsurface feeding in the fall.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round. As water temperatures drop in the fall, midge pupae become crucial for subsurface feeding Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear.
Buy at AmazonPopping Bug (Bass)
On warmer fall days, topwater action can still occur. This popper creates an enticing surface disturbance, drawing aggressive strikes from Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear.
Hellgrammite Fly
Hellgrammites are a consistent, protein-rich food source in rocky river environments year-round. This nymph pattern is highly effective for predatory Bluegill, Panfish, and Redear in fall.
Zebra Midge
Midges are the most consistent food source in late February. Black or red patterns in small sizes are essential for both trout and the occasional opportunistic sunfish.
Buy at AmazonBlack Woolly Bugger (Bass)
The marabou tail provides life-like movement even with the extremely slow retrieves necessary to entice sluggish winter smallmouth.
North Carolina season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.