Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
68
Orvis Carmel's Tip of the Week
Keep your drift right on the seam of fast/slow water and make sure your bobber (yes, we said it) is attached to your leader at the proper depth! You'll want to fish the seam between fast/slow water to target feeding trout. The trout will hold in the slower water looking for food in the faster water. With the rain here for a while, give dark leech patterns such as zonkers or buggers.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 10/6/25
Looks like warm days and sunshine as the high temps taper off in the 70's. Water is slowing down so get out and fish while levels are good.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/6/25
Tie on your favorite hopper/ dry pattern for some late season dry fly action.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Brown and Rainbow Trout
Orvis Carmel's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Schroeder's Hi-Vis Hopper | olive | 18 |
Bank Beetle | Black | 20-22 |
Purple Haze | purple | 18-22 |
Micro Egg | Red | 18-22 |
Sow Bug | cream | 18-22 |
WD-40 | Olive | 16-18 |
Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Ear | natutal | 16-20 |
Woolly Bugger | white | 10-14 |
Stimulator | Yellow | 12-16 |
Midge | White or Black | 18-22 |
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:
4-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line