Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
49
Joe Garza's Tip of the Week
Bonnyview boat ramp has reopened. Follow the detour signs! If you miss the signs you will end up in a sink hole.
Directions open in app
Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
J.A.G. Fly Fishing5-Day Outlook as of 3/13/25
Hatches are starting to return to normal, and fishing is getting better daily. Look for the fishing to steadily improve as we move into April! Spring is in the air.
Techniques & Tips as of 3/13/25
Indicator Nymphing. Dry Fly Streamer Spey/Switch
Local Species Available Year Round
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Rainbow Trout
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Steelhead
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Shad
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Striper
Joe Garza's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Higa's S.O.S. | black, olive | 16,18 |
TH Duracell Jig | tan | 12, 14 |
TH Duracell Jig | Black, Red | 18 |
Klinkhammer | Olive | 16 |
Pat's Rubber Legs | Brown, Coffee, Black | 6-8 |
Birds Nest | Tan, Brown, Olive | 14-16 |
Low Rider CDC & Elk Caddis | N/A | 12, 14 |
Quasimodo Pheasant Tail | N/A | 16, 18 |
Weiss' BP Dark Barbless | Dark Olive | 18 |
Fox Poopah | Cinnamon | 12, 14 |
Higa's S.O.S.
You'll appreciate the strike-inducing power of this versatile nymph pattern.
2.99
Item #3R8Y
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:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line