Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
63°
Water Temp:
51
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
With Steelhead season all but over the Smallies are in and the fishing has been great. Streamers have been catching these spawning and pre spawn aggressive fish.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/16/24
The river is in great condition with the water temp holding a bit lower than other rivers. But late week rain is expected with intermittent rain in the forecast through the months end will keep the cfs up and fishing hit or miss.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/16/24
Stripping streamers like clouser minnows, slider buggers and game changers to any are of cover and depth is always productive. As the water temps warm up bouncing crayfish patterns off the bottom will produce!
Local Species Available Spring into summer
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Smallmouth
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Carp
Orvis Westlake's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Zonker | White, Olive | 6, 8 |
Tunghead Stonefly | Black | 10,12,14 |
Conehead Bunny Muddler | White or Black | 6,8 |
Meg A Egg | Orange, Peach,Chartr | 8 |
Princess Nymph | Pink | 10, 12, 14 |
Rubber legged Stonefly | Black | 8 |
Egg Fly | Orange, Pink, Chartreuse | 8, 10, 12 |
Freshwater Clouser | Chartreuse/White, White/Olive | 6 |
Orvis Westlake'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:
7-Weight 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line