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 7/3/25
Today Sunny and hot, with a high near 91. Light northwest wind. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Independence DaySunny and hot, with a high near 91. Light and variable wind. Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Light northeast wind. SaturdaySunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Saturday NightMostly clear, with a low around 66. SundaySunny and hot, with a high near 91. Sunday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 70. MondayMostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Monday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 72. TuesdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 92. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tuesday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%. WednesdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 50%
Techniques & Tips as of 7/3/25
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