Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
60
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
Water is up, high, dirty from over 5 inches of rain last week. We have more rain this week until Friday so anticipate not fishing until the weekend or next week possibly.
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/25/26
Detailed Forecast Memorial DayShowers and possibly a thunderstorm. Areas of fog before 2pm. High near 75. South wind around 6 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TonightShowers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then isolated showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TuesdayRain likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 3pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. High near 75. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tuesday NightA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then a chance of showers after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%. WednesdayShowers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. High near 78. West wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Wednesday NightA slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 20%. ThursdayMostly sunny, with a high near 80. Thursday NightMostly clear, with a low around 54. FridaySunny, with a high near 77. Friday NightPartly cloudy, with a low around 53. SaturdayA chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Saturday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 52. SundayA chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/25/26
Tie some flies!
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