Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
61
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
Spend time utilizing low flows to study the character of the river and identify the best holding water for steelhead when levels rise. You will find more fish in the lower river sections this time of the year.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 10/13/25
Cooler temperatures have brought some steelhead into lower sections of the river, but they haven’t been sticking around long. Some additional cold rains and cool nights will do us well.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/13/25
Swing and strip streamers for aggressive early season steelhead in the mornings while water temps are cool. Small nymphs have been yielding fish through the day.
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