Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
45
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
Hot weather returns this week. Fish early morning hours during the trico hatch and then target the evening hours or the overcast days for the best fishing. Rainy days are going to be the absolute best.
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5-Day Outlook as of 6/23/25
Detailed Forecast TodaySunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind. TonightPatchy fog after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 74. Calm wind. TuesdayA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 104. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tuesday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. WednesdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%. ThursdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Thursday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%. FridayShowers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday NightShowers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%. SaturdayShowers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday NightShowers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%. SundayA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/23/25
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.
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