Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
64
Joe Garza's Tip of the Week
Upper section (Posse Grounds) opens August 1st. Be cautious of spawning salmon. It has been several years since we've had salmon here spawning.
Directions open in app
Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
J.A.G. Fly Fishing5-Day Outlook as of 7/19/25
Flows have been consistent at 14,000cfs. After the B.O.R. made adjustments to the water flows and temperatures, we are starting to see salmon move in, upstream and pair up. Best fishing has still been in the evening to dark near riffles, with caddis. In a few weeks whe the upper section opens up, fishing is going to turn on as the salmon start to dig their redds.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/19/25
Indicator Nymphing, Streamer, Dry Fly, 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