Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
45
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
This will be a streamer fishing week! With rain and overcast weather in the forecast much of the week expect to fish your 6wts and big streamers!
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/12/25
Detailed Forecast TodayA chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 69. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TonightShowers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog after 5am. Low around 60. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. TuesdayShowers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 68. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Tuesday NightShowers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 60. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. WednesdayA chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Wednesday NightShowers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%. ThursdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%. FridayA chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Friday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%. SaturdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Saturday NightA chance of thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%. SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/12/25
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.
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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