North Carolina
Yadkin River at Patterson
Current River Rating
Poor · 29
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Do Not Go
Avoid This Period
Saturday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
This is an informational evaluation period, not a recommended fishing window. These seasonal suggestions should not be interpreted as a recommendation to enter
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Blocking Factors
- Water temperature is unfavorable for trout fishing.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 15 CFS
- Gage Height
- 0.94 ft
- Water Temperature
- 77.9 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 02111000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
74°F
Feels like
80°F
Wind
2 mph W
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 90°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 95°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 82°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Mostly clear
High 95°F / Low 73°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Heavy rain
High 86°F / Low 70°F
Chance 73%
Precip 1.06 in
Max gust 24 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 82°F / Low 68°F
Chance 73%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 13 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 86°F / Low 61°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 5 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Yadkin River at Patterson, North Carolina. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Yadkin River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Yadkin River at Patterson is the Caldwell County upper-Yadkin trout reach, not the Piedmont Yadkin–Pee Dee bass water. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 02111000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Yadkin at Yadkin College 02116500 and from Pee Dee near Rockingham 02129000. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NCWRC upper Yadkin / Patterson rainbow trout. USGS 02111000. Not Yadkin College 02116500.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NCWRC upper Yadkin brown trout.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout in colder upper-Yadkin tributaries.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Upper Yadkin trout water at Patterson, Caldwell County, distinct from the lower Yadkin / Pee Dee warmwater mainstem.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by NCWRC trout waters on the upper Yadkin. Catalog coordinates are USGS 02111000. Private frontage occurs; use posted public access.
Stocking information
NCWRC manages upper Yadkin trout waters, including delayed-harvest / hatchery-supported reaches. Confirm current official trout waters and stocking separately.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission
Official sources
NCWRC trout waters and delayed-harvest rules apply on the Patterson reach. Do not treat this pin as Yadkin College or Pee Dee Rockingham. Confirm current NCWRC Fishing Regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Caldwell, North Carolina
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Caldwell
Management Category
Inland trout river
Regulation Scope
Yadkin River at Patterson
Regulation Summary
Yadkin River at Patterson: NCWRC inland trout-stream rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout, brook-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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