Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
60
Rouse Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
This may seem like a no brainer, but with higher water conditions in our future, I feel like it’s time to address it again. Get your fly down! The biggest mistake I see amateur anglers do, is not getting their fly down.
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Water Flow Data
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Rouse Fly Fishing5-Day Outlook as of 7/14/25
The lake is full with having several rain events this spring and early summer. The generation schedule has been 12 on 12 off. That is now starting to shift with less time off. Last night, June 30, the Corp shifted to 6 hours off. I would assume as soon as the Corp can fit more water in the White River system, they will continue to increase more water down the Little Red. Currently, the Little Red has been fishing excellent!
Techniques & Tips as of 7/14/25
I would have to say that the best technique would be nymphing. But there’s something for everyone. Streamer fishing has been good. And we’re slipping into terrestrial season.
Local Species Available January 1 - December 31
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Brown trout
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rainbow trout
Rouse Fly Fishing's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Rouse's J-Dub Sow Bug | tan | 14-16 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig | N/A | 12-16 |
TH Zebra Midge | N/A | 16-18 |
Tunghead Prince | N/A | 12-16 |
midges | variety | 18 |
BWOs | variety | 12-16 |
Hawkins' Hat Trick | white,olive,black | 4 |
Bead Head Hare's Ear Nymph | tan | 14 |
egg patterns | variety | |
San Juan worms | variety | 12-14 |
Rouse's J-Dub Sow Bug
One of the hot flies on Arkansas' White River, this sowbug imitation is sure to perform.
2.49
Item #3R7T
Rouse Fly Fishing'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