Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
60
Weatherby's's Tip of the Week
Smoke cigars, sip bourbon. Always a good idea. Flows are good and fishable. Share the water. Be nice. It's a busy place.
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Water Flow Data
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Weatherby’s Lodge5-Day Outlook as of 10/20/25
We have water! Temps are about 56 during the day. Its October fishing! Excellent quality, sometimes lots of fish, sometimes no fish. Salmon throughout the river now. Last days of the season ahead! Saturday October 25 is last day of open season for Grand Lake Stream. Still good flows, but anticipate they will drop any time now, although lots of rain expected this week, finally. Questions about flows in Grand Lake Stream contact Steve Strout at Woodland Pulp, LLC at (207) 427-3311.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/20/25
Fall salmon respond to many flies, but first fish in will crush streamers. The longer they are in the river, the more diverse the fly patterns can be - from pheasant tails to hot heads, to golden retrievers and prince nymphs. Swinging soft hackles over lying fish is also a great way to hook up. Stay tuned.
Local Species Available April 1 - October 25
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Brook trout
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landlocked salmon
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smallmouth bass
Weatherby's's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
| Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
|---|---|---|
| Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | N/A | 6 |
| Fly Formerly Known As Prince | N/A | 10 |
| Bead Head Caddis Pupa | N/A | 16 |
| Mickey Finn | N/A | 4 |
| Barnes Special | N/A | 4 |
| Black Ghost | N/A | 4 |
| Adams | N/A | 18 |
| CDC Comparadun | N/A | 16 |
| Gray Ghost | N/A | 4 |
| One Eyed Poacher | N/A | 4 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer
Every angler needs an assortment of these weighted attractor Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer flies.
2.49
Item #0311
Weatherby's'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:
5-Weight 9' 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