Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
45
Driftless Flyfishing Co.'s Tip of the Week
Forestville State park is uncrowded entire length open for catch and release 1/1/23. Forestville State Park and City of Preston year round. All open for catch and release. Stay Safe!
Directions open in app
Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Driftless Fly Shop5-Day Outlook as of 1/27/23
Better weather and great conditions-hit them in the head with a nymph
Techniques & Tips as of 1/27/23
Streamers, nymphs deep. Some, blue wing mayflies, midges on warmer days
Local Species Available Open for C & R season 2022
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Rainbow
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Brown Trout
Driftless Flyfishing Co.'s Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tunghead Pheasant Tail | Classic | 12-18 |
Adams | Classic | 12-18 |
Bead Head Prince | grey | 16-14 |
Adams Parachute Dry Fly | all | 14-10 |
Baby Brown trout | classic | 12-14 |
Cone/bead head wooly bugger | black/grey | 12-14 |
Birchell's Hatching Midge | dark | 20-22 |
Woolly Bugger | tan | 10-12 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail
Adding tungsten beads to mayfly patterns is relatively new.
2.99
Item #144J
Driftless Flyfishing Co.'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:
5-Weight 8' 6" Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line