Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
55
A & G Outfitters's Tip of the Week
Mid October through mid December is spawn time for browns in the Lackawanna and most of our area's popular waterways. We'd strongly recommend avoid wading in rivers and streams with natural reproduction until the spawn is over. Alternative fishing options this time of year are: stocked trout waters, bass fishing and great lake tributaries for salmon and steelhead.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 10/22/25
The fall feel is here with nights in the 30s and days in the 50s. We're still sitting in a pretty tough drought, with not much relief coming until maybe the end of next week.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/22/25
Nymphing the faster water and looking for midday risers.
Local Species Available January thru June, Sept
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Browns
A & G Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
| Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
|---|---|---|
| Tunghead Pheasant Tail | N/A | 16-18 |
| Bead Head Caddis Pupa | Tan/Green | 16-18 |
| Tunghead Hare's Ear Flashback | N/A | 16-18 |
| Elk Wing Caddis | Tan/Olive | 16-18 |
| Flying Ant | Blk/Cinn | 16-18 |
| Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | Blk/Olv | 4-6 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail
Adding tungsten beads to mayfly patterns is relatively new.
2.99
Item #144J
A & G Outfitters'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:
Class V Sink Tip Fly Line