Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
62
Orvis Avon's Tip of the Week
While flows in the TMA are high right now, be patient as those will rapidly recede. Tan and olive caddis (#14-#20) are hatching regularly throughout the day in addition to Sulfurs (#16-#18), Vitreus (#14) and March Browns (#10-12) in the evenings. Nymphing with caddis pupae, frenchies, perdigons will yield fish as well regardless of time of day. The streamer bite window has been really good after a nice heavy rain when the river is off-color so if we receive another good rain storm both large articulated and small streamers will be a great choice to throw.
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Water Flow Data
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Antoine Bissieux5-Day Outlook as of 6/1/25
As of today (6/1) the flow coming out of the Goodwin Dam in Riverton is 216cfs and the Still River is contributing an additional 513cfs making for a nice easily wadeable flow of around 729cfs in the TMA. Look for flows to gradually decrease as the week goes on.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/1/25
The river has been stocked heavily over the last couple months and fish are spread out everywhere in all types of water. If you can get out in the evenings you will likely see trout rising to a variety of bugs. Trout are receiving an education from quite a few anglers on the river so now is the time to dial in your presentation. Longer leaders around 12' are an excellent choice for fishing dries and 6x is a good choice for presenting smaller flies like caddis, sulfurs, and olives in the flat water.
Local Species Available January 1 - December 31 (Prime: April 1 - November 1)
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Trout
Orvis Avon's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Sparkle Dun | Yelllow | 14-18 |
CDC Caddis | Olive/Tan | 16-18 |
Rusty Spinner | Rust | 12-18 |
T.H. Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa | Cream/Yellow | 18-22 |
Jig Sculpin | Olive | 10 |
Croston's Micro Sculpin | Tan/Olive | 12 |
Quasimodo Pheasant Tail | BROWN | 16-20 |
Tungsten Twisted Tactical May | Brown/Olive | 16-20 |
Traditional nymphs(pheasant tails, princes) | brown, olvie, white | 16-22 |
BWO Nymphs | Olive | 16-20 |
Orvis Avon'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:
4-Weight 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line