Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
42
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
Fishing conditions have improved and look to be good early this week. Increasing water temps will make fish more aggressive.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/22/23
Temps warming into the 50's in the week ahead. Chance of rain midweek and into the weekend. Water flows are declining as of 3/18. Expect this trend to continue until midweek, then check flows daily if we get rain that is forecasted. Water temperatures are currently in the low 40's.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/22/23
Fresh steelhead tend to key into pearlescent baitfish patterns, switching over to more neutral colors as they sit in the rivers. Stoneflies are good producers and I have yet to meet the steelhead who won't take a swipe at a well-presented egg pattern.
Local Species Available Spring
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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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Zonker | White | 4, 6, 8 |
Krystal Bugger | White, Purple | 4, 6, 8 |
Conehead Bunny Muddler | Black, Olive, Brown | 4, 6 |
Vitso's Psycho Spawn | Charteruse, Pink | 10,14 |
Pat's Rubber Leg Nymph | Brown, Tan, Yellow | 8,10 |
Steelhead Hammer | Blue, Red, Balck | 8 |
Senyo's AI Intruder | Copper/Rainbow | 2 |
Egg Fly | Orange/Pink | 8, 10, 12 |
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