Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
75
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
Cooler weather this week will make for some great fishing weather and it should be sunny, clear, and calm most days. Water is running around average flow and clear. Topwater fishing should be excellent here moving forward for through next weekend!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 9/8/25
Detailed Forecast TodaySunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind around 6 mph. TonightClear, with a low around 45. Calm wind. TuesdaySunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 48. Calm wind. WednesdaySunny, with a high near 76. Light northeast wind. Wednesday NightMostly clear, with a low around 50. ThursdaySunny, with a high near 81. Thursday NightMostly clear, with a low around 53. FridaySunny, with a high near 80. Friday NightMostly clear, with a low around 52. SaturdaySunny, with a high near 79. Saturday NightMostly clear, with a low around 53. SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/8/25
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