Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
73
Joe Garza's Tip of the Week
Fish the inlets where the water is cooler. There will be fish congregated here.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
J.A.G. Fly Fishing5-Day Outlook as of 8/7/25
Fly fishing has been challanging. Almanor temperatures are still high at 73°F mid day and the fish are deep in cooler water. The water should start to cool down in September just in time for the floating pond smelt season.
Techniques & Tips as of 8/7/25
Indicator nymphing Intermediate Full sink Dry Fly
Local Species Available Year round
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
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Chinook Salmon
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Sacramento Perch
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Carp Chinook
Joe Garza's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Real McCoy Foam Belly Hex | N/A | 8 |
Woolly Bugger | Olive, Tan | 8 |
Mad Bomber Chironomid | Black | 10 |
Bead Body Scud | White | 6, 8 |
Balanced Leech | Black, Rust, Olive | 8 |
Blood Midge | Red, Olive, Tan | 10, 12 |
Living Damsel | Olive | 10 |
Spotlight Caddis Emerger | Olive,Tan | 12, 14 |
Milt's Pond Smelt | White/Grey | 8 |
Gray's Stillborn Hex | N/A | 6 |
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:
PowerTaper WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate