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 6/30/25
Detailed Forecast TodayShowers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TonightShowers and thunderstorms, mainly before 8pm. Low around 70. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TuesdayA 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 87. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tuesday NightShowers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am. Low around 66. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. WednesdaySunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind. Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 63. ThursdaySunny, with a high near 87. Thursday NightMostly clear, with a low around 63. Independence DaySunny, with a high near 86. Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 63. SaturdayMostly sunny, with a high near 88. Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 68. SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/30/25
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