Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
50
Jim Elias's Tip of the Week
Benton Crossing road is now open, but the road that follows the river is really muddy, don't drive down anything questionable!
Directions open in app
5-Day Outlook as of 6/2/23
If you were hoping for good news about the runoff, I haven't got any. Flows are still high everywhere, and will remain that way through the end of the month. It hasn't been very warm up here the past couple of weeks, so the melt is taking its time.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/2/23
Ehh, time to fish the lake instead honestly.
Local Species Available Year Round - Above Benton Crossing Bridge
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Trout - Rainbow
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Brown
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Cutthroat
Jim Elias's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Vernille San Juan Worm | N/A | 14-16 |
Micro Egg | N/A | 16 |
Lightning Bug | N/A | 14-16 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | N/A | 10-12 |
Bird's Nest | Black | 16 |
Flashback Pheasant Tail | N/A | 16 |
Flashback Hares Ear Nymph | N/A | 14-16 |
Disco Midge Larva | N/A | 18-20 |
Hare's Ear Flashback | N/A | 16 |
T-Midge | Black | 20 |
Jim Elias'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
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line