Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
54
The Lodge at Glendorn's Tip of the Week
Water flows are currently at 1,360cfs. Quite low for this time of year. When floating and casting streamers, adding a sinking Poly leader is key to getting the fly down. Check Kinzua Dam on Facebook for updated water flows.
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Water Flow Data
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Lodge at Glendorn5-Day Outlook as of 11/17/24
Cooler air temps have the water temp dropping which is a good thing! Mid 40's in the morning low to mid 50's mid-day. Use caution when wading.
Techniques & Tips as of 11/17/24
Pounding banks with streamers during high water periods. Or early in the morning. Nymphing pockets during low water conditions. During the late fall and early Winter swinging streamers with a two handed rod can be a very effective way to target large brown trout during wadable flows.
Local Species Available Open Year Around
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Brown trout
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Rainbow Trout
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Smallmouth Bass
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Musky
The Lodge at Glendorn's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Rouse's Poodle | Black, Olive, and Wh | 4,6 |
Trash Can Streamer | white | 4,6,8 |
Woolly Bugger | Black, Olive | 4 |
Bead Head Crystal Soft Hackle | Tan and Olive | 14, 16 |
Pheasant Tail | Natural | 14,16,18 |
Soft Hackle PT Nymph | N/A | 14,16,18 |
Bead Head Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa Fly | Olive and Brown | 14,16 |
Czech-Mate Caddis | Tan | 14,16 |
The Lodge at Glendorn'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 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line