Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
68
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
You will find smallmouth close to cover this time of year. That means targeting deep water, log jams, and rock shelves with goby, minnow, and crawfish patterns. Utilizing a sink tip can be helpful for getting down deep in the larger pools.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 6/24/25
River levels are still high from last week’s rain. It would best to fish elsewhere this week.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/24/25
Swing and strip streamers for smallmouth bass close to cover and in deep pools. Olive, White, and Chartreuse are great colors. Moving and covering water will help you find fish too.
Local Species Available 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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Bead Head Flash Zonker | White | 6,8 |
Hawkins Triple Double | Rainbow | 4 |
Hawkins' Hat Trick | Black,Olive | 6,8,10 |
Cowen's Baitfish | Orange, Peach,Chartr | 8,10,12,14 |
Clouser Minnow | White | 4 |
Little Rascal | White, White/Olive | 6,8,10 |
Bead Head Flash Zonker
When fishing for bass, this pattern fills the need for an all-purpose big fish fly.
2.99
Item #930E
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:
PowerTaper WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line