Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
75
Orvis Carmel's Tip of the Week
Stream conditions are holding at good levels with flows ideal for drifting and swinging flies. Try baitfish patterns on an intermediate sink during the day and switch to top water patterns in the morning and evenings.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 7/28/25
This week has rain in the forecast in the beginning but switches to 70 degree temps after a few days. Good time to get out and fish.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/28/25
If you have an intermediate sinking line or poly leader, try throwing baitfish or crawfish patterns while levels are in great condition.
Local Species Available Spring thru Fall
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Small Mouth Bass
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Carp
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rock bass
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bluegill
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suckers
Orvis Carmel's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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TeQueely Streamer | Chart or Black | 6-10 |
Woolly Bugger | olive, black | 6-10 |
May's Full Motion Crayfish | Red | 8 |
Jan's Trout Crayfish | Fruit Cocktail | 4-6 |
Near Nuff Crayfish | Olive | 8 |
Lefty's Deceiver | White/Chart | 2-4 |
Hawkins' Hat Trick | char, black | 2-4 |
Clouser Minnow | Chart/White | 6-1/0 |
Todds Wiggle Minnow | shad | 2-4 |
Galoup's mini Dungeon | black | 6 |
TeQueely Streamer
Fish love the contrasting tail colors and rubber legs on this streamer fly pattern.
2.99
Item #002C
Orvis Carmel's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
6-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line