Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
73
Alvin Dedeaux's Tip of the Week
Summer fishing on the Guadalupe can be a real challenge due to very high recreational traffic. Plan to be on the water at sunrise and fish until the traffic picks up. Fishing can pick up again in the late afternoon after the traffic dies down.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
All Water Guides5-Day Outlook as of 8/8/22
Low flows and extreme heat will continue.
Techniques & Tips as of 8/8/22
Late season trout fishing on the Guadalupe can be quite challenging. Plan on using small flies an light tippets. If you are not hooking up change flies until you get the correct pattern.
Local Species Available Summer
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Black Bass
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Sunfish and Stripers
Alvin Dedeaux's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black | |
Micro Egg | orange | |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | black | |
Shaky Worm | orange |
Alvin Dedeaux'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:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line