Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
57
David Kolesar's Tip of the Week
Catch rates have slowed down. Look for fish in the calmer waters of the river. Fish slow and deep.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 10/6/25
Low water will persist for the coming week.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/6/25
Fish edges of fast currents over deep water and drop offs with streamers to find fish. Surface flies like Mr Wiggles and Todd's Wiggle Minnow are still getting some attention.
Local Species Available This water reopens 4/1/2024
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Smallmouth bass
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trout
David Kolesar's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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May's Full Motion Crayfish | N/A | 2 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black | 4 |
Tungsten Jig Bugger | black/olive/tan | 8 |
Sneaky Pete Popper | chartreuse/white/bla | 4 |
Black-nose Dace | N/A | 2 |
Black Ghost | N/A | 2 |
Lefty's Deceiver | white/chartreuse | 2 |
Clouser Minnow | white/chartreuse | 2 |
Wulff Patterns | various | 6 |
Deer hair bugs | various | 4 |
David Kolesar'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:
6-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line