Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
50
River Run Outfitters's Tip of the Week
Go fishing. During the week, the water has been off until at least 11:00 a.m.. Over the weekend, it was off until 1:00 p.m. Seeing even longer time of no water the past several days. Fishing was very good. Midges, especially black of rusty, holographic green crackleback. JQ or Tiger Tail streamers. Olive wooly buggers. Lots of hits and fish on a small red soft hackle. Just try something. Special Notice, if you plan to come to Taneycomo or any cold water state managed trout stream in Missouri.....LEAVE YOUR FELT SOLE WADING BOOTS AT HOME. Missouri banned porous sole boots on March 1, 2012.
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River Run Outfitters5-Day Outlook as of 9/1/25
Should continue to see this trend. The main reason they are generating now is due to power needs. Do expect to see no generation for a while late evenings during the week into the next morning. Weekends will probably see much more off time. When in doubt, you can always call us for an update or keep checking the schedules and real time for generation our website. (Click on River Run Outfitters at the top of the page and the link to "Visit our Website" for current trip reports and pictures an generation schedules.)
Techniques & Tips as of 9/1/25
Nymphing with midges or scuds. Streamers working in the deeper areas. Especially the olive and black JQ streamer. Expect to see some hopper activity soon. Some top water activity but not a lot. Unusual that the black midge has been working so well even on the sunny days.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: April 1 - November 30)
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Rainbow and Brown Trout
River Run Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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tiger tail | olive | 12 |
tungsten bead midge | red | 16 |
ruby midge | holographic red | 12-18 |
CQ wooly bugger | olive | 8 |
River Run Outfitters'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 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line