Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
61
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
Mossy Creek is in good shape for streamer fishing right now and should provide for some excellent late season dry fly fishing with big hoppers, crickets, beetles, and ants!
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5-Day Outlook as of 10/21/24
Detailed Forecast TodaySunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind. TonightClear, with a low around 42. Calm wind. TuesdaySunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday NightClear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. WednesdaySunny, with a high near 78. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 45. ThursdaySunny, with a high near 66. Thursday NightMostly clear, with a low around 38. FridaySunny, with a high near 67. Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 46. SaturdaySunny, with a high near 70. Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 42. SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/21/24
Jig nymphs and smaller jig streamers around the deep cuts and weed beds are going to be your best way to find fish hiding during bright sunny days.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Brown Trout
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Birchell's Hatching Midge | tan, brown, green | 20 |
Spotlight Caddis Emerger | N/A | 16 |
Sparkle Dun | black | 18 |
Indicator Spinner - Trico | black, red | 14-16 |
Near Nuff Sculpin | N/A | 4,6,8,10 |
Trow Minnow | Black | 2,4,6 |
Muddler Minnow | N/A | 12-16 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | N/A | 12-16 |
PMX | rust | 10, 8 |
Kreelex | Gold/Copper | 8,6,4 |
Birchell's Hatching Midge
This midge fly pattern can be used as a dry fly or emerger.
2.49
Item #12A1
Mossy Creek 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