Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
70
Joe Garza's Tip of the Week
The Low Flow is closed to salmon fishing year round. Do not actively target salmon here.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
J.A.G. Fly Fishing5-Day Outlook as of 10/1/25
Steelhead are scattered throught the system. We are starting to see salmon pair up. Once they start digging redds, the steelhead fihing is going to break wide open. Fishing will continue to improve as we move towards December.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/1/25
Indicator Nymphing, Single Hand Swing, Spey/Switch, Tight Line/High Stick Nymphing, Dry Fly.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Steelhead
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Striper
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Salmon
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Shad
Joe Garza's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Shaky Worm | Red | 12 |
Hickey's Tungsten Bead Auto Emerger | N/A | 18 |
Higa's S.O.S. | Olive, Black | 18 |
Meg A Egg Sucking Leech | Pink, Orange | 8 |
Fox Poopah | Cinnamon | 12, 14 |
E.C. Caddis | Tan, Olive | 12, 14 |
Vitso's Psycho Spawn | Chartreuse, Pink | 14 |
Prince Nymph | N/A | 14, 16 |
Hale Bopp Leech | Olive, Black | 8 |
Sac Fry | N/A | 12, 14 |
Joe Garza'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:
6-Weight 9' 6" Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line