Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
75
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
Warm and stable weather much of the week. A front pushes through Tuesday and Wednesday bringing a spot of rain and overcast conditions for the first time in almost a month. Overcast weather should help with the fish being so spooky!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 9/15/25
Detailed Forecast TodayMostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Northeast wind 6 to 8 mph. TonightMostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Light and variable wind becoming north around 6 mph after midnight. TuesdayA chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. North wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tuesday NightA chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 56. North wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. WednesdayA chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 70. North wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday NightA slight chance of showers before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 80. Thursday NightMostly clear, with a low around 57. FridaySunny, with a high near 85. Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 56. SaturdaySunny, with a high near 78. Saturday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 56. SundayPartly sunny, with a high near 75.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/15/25
topwater bite has been good in the afternoon hours once the water temps bump up a bit.
Local Species Available March-September for Smallmouth, Carp, and Largemouth, Year-Round Musky
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Smallmouth Bass
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Carp
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Musky
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Largemouth
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Redbreast Sunfish
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Rock Bass
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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Clouser Minnow | White | 4,6 |
Moto's Minnow | N/A | |
Lefty's Deceiver | White | 1/0, 1, 2 |
Blados Crease Fly | N/A | |
CK Baitfish | white, olive, tan | 1 |
Clawdad | black, brown, tan | 2,4,6,8 |
Eastern Green Drake | N/A | |
Madtom Sculpin | Black | 2,4 |
Trow Minnow | White, Gold, Black | 2-6 |
Clouser Minnow
This fly is arguably the best all-around and most recommended saltwater fly ever tied.
3.99
Item #02JX
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:
7-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line