Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
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Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
When indicator fishing, experiment with different split shot ammounts. Try adding and subtracting shot to find the ‘sweet spot’ where you are in contact with the bottom, but you aren’t getting snagged every other cast,
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/24/25
Conditions are currently good with some precipitation anticipated this weekend which will hopefully bring more fish in from the lake. Until the USGS gauge is up again, keep an eye on the East Branch stream gauge to get an estimate of what the Rocky is doing.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/24/25
Eggs and nymphs under indicators should produce fish. Swing streamers through the tail outs of pools where moving fish stop to rest. White is a good color. Moving and covering water will help you find fish.
Local Species Available Late Winter
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Steelhead
Orvis Westlake's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Vitso's Psycho Spawn | Orange, chartreuse | 12, 14 |
Egg Fly | Orange, Pink, Chartr | 8,10,12 |
Steelie Omelet | Peach | 6 |
Kauffman's Stone | Black | 10,12 |
River Rat Tube Fly | Purple | 2 |
Senyo’s AI Intruder | Rainbow | 2 |
Conehead Bunny Muddler | Olive, Black, White | 6, 8 |
Bead Head Flash Zonker | White | 6 |
Senyo’s AI Intruder | Copper | 2 |
Exasperater Sculipin | Natural | 2 |
Vitso's Psycho Spawn
Our colorful fly patterns are designed for performance.
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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:
Coldwater Intermediate