Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
48
Mossy Creek Fly Fishing's Tip of the Week
Watch the radar and the weather forecasts. It is looking like we will be getting a significant amount of rain this week.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/12/25
Detailed Forecast TodayA chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 69. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. TonightShowers and possibly a thunderstorm. Patchy fog after 5am. Low around 60. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. TuesdayShowers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 68. East wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Tuesday NightShowers and possibly a thunderstorm before 2am, then a chance of showers. Low around 60. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. WednesdayA chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 2pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. High near 73. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Wednesday NightShowers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 80%. ThursdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Thursday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%. FridayA chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Friday NightA chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Chance of precipitation is 30%. SaturdayA chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Saturday NightA chance of thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%. SundayMostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/12/25
Watch for rising water we have inches in the forecast for the next few days.
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