Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
60
Orvis's Tip of the Week
Fish are going to start spreading out into their summer ranges. Be sure to cover all the various habitat types, including riffles, deeper pools, and structure along the bank.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 6/4/25
Today Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind. Friday A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Friday Night Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday A chance of showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Sunday Night A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Monday Night A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tuesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/4/25
Topwater season is moving along nicely. Now is the time of year to break out those floating and intermediate lines. This is a great time of year to hit the banks with frog patterns.
Local Species Available
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Musky
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Smallmouth Bass
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Carp
Orvis's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Sneaky Pete Popper | Olive | 4 |
Josh's Wiggle Hellgrammite | Black | 1 |
Classic Frog | ||
Clouser Minnow | Chartreuse/White | 1/0 |
Finesse Gamechanger | White | 2 |
Dahlburg Diver Frog | Green | 1 |
Claw dad | Brown | 2 |
Todd's Wiggle Minnow | White | 2 |
Orvis'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:
8-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Bank Shot
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line