Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
65
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
Warm this week with a threat of afternoon thunderstorms starting Tuesday. Hopefully we get some rain to help get us out of this drought.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 8/10/26
Detailed Forecast TodayA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 5pm, then a slight chance of thunderstorms after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. TonightA slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%. TuesdayA chance of showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Tuesday NightShowers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. WednesdayA chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Wednesday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%. ThursdayA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Thursday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 2am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 30%. FridayA chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Friday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%. SaturdayA slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Saturday NightA slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 20%. SundayA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Techniques & Tips as of 8/10/26
Enjoy the bump in water flow this week and keep an eye out for more rain later this week!
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): |
|---|---|---|
| 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