Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
77
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 minnow type 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 7/10/25
River levels are on the lower side making for great sight fishing opportunities and with hotter temperatures here the top water smallmouth bite is improving!
Techniques & Tips as of 7/10/25
Swing and strip streamers for smallmouth bass close to cover and in deep pools. Olive, White, and Chartreuse are great colors. Don’t forget about carp too, they are a blast to catch on a fly rod!
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 | 8, 10 |
Conehead Bunny Muddler | Black, White, Olive | 6 |
Kauffman's Stone | Black | 12 |
Cone Head Muddler Minnow | Pink, Orange | 10, 12 |
Mini Shimmer Bugger | Black/Orange Bead | 8 |
Mini Shimmer Bugger | Purple/Chartreuse Be | 8 |
Clouser Minnow | Olive, white, black, chart. | 2 |
Hawkins' Hat Trick | Black, white, olive | 6 |
Hoh Bo Spey | Blue/Chartreuse | 2 |
Hoh Bo Spey | Pink/Orange | 2 |
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:
Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate