Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
45
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
Look for sulphurs hatching in the evenings
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5-Day Outlook as of 4/21/25
Detailed Forecast TodayScattered showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. TonightScattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. TuesdayPartly sunny, with a high near 77. Light northwest wind. Tuesday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Calm wind. WednesdayMostly sunny, with a high near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 51. ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 76. Thursday NightA chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%. FridayShowers likely, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Friday NightShowers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%. SaturdayShowers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 50. SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/21/25
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