Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
43°
Water Temp:
34
Weatherby's's Tip of the Week
Contact Regional Biologist Greg Burr and request the FERC License for Grand Lake Stream be reopened to accommodate recreational users
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Weatherby’s Lodge5-Day Outlook as of 3/25/24
Write the Governor's office regarding recreational flow management. They all like to duck, Keep the pressure on them. See you in May 2024.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/25/24
Six days until open season on Grand Lake Stream! Flows are HIGH currently. Ice-out on West Grand Lake already. Salmon should be moving into the river early and should be a great opener.
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): |
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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