Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
39
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
With the temps warming up, the spring run is in full swing. Fresh aggressive fish are moving into the river and are wanting to eat almost anything. Streamers, eggs and nymphs are putting big fish in the net.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 4/14/24
Wednesday is the only day that we are looking at a chance of rain. Great temps from the high 50's to the mid 70's.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/14/24
Dead drifting eggs and nymphs in deep holes under a indicator has done very well. We are having great luck with fresh steelhead chasing white zonkers and spey flies!
Local Species Available Spring
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Steelhead
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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