Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
52
ArkAnglers's Tip of the Week
Flows have make a significant drop this week and river clarity is good. Fishing has ramped up each day with the dropping flows and the dry and dry-dropper fishing has been very productive. We're now looking at very productive float fishing levels with lots of usable habitat along the edges for fish to reside in. Expect trout to vacate faster areas of current and move to velocity shelters along the banks and amid submerged midstream structure. Fishing can be a fun challenge due to the higher flows but generally trout are very happy when flows begin to recede. Fish that drop into the depths are hard to reach but the fish along the banks are prime targets for a shallow nymph or dry dropper rig. In some areas a single large dry fly is your best option as it is far easier to accurately cast than a multi-fly rig. Expect to see golden stoneflies (10-12), yellow sallies (14-16), caddis (14-18), pale morning duns (16-18), midges (18-20), and various terrestrials in the next two weeks. Streamers can also be good medicine in the off-colored water with higher flows being advantageous to the predation methods of more mature trout. Juvenile trout are vulnerable and the older fish take notice. Anglers should also consider beefing up on leader material, as the need for stealth is long past and heavier material will come in handy working fish out of higher flows. We advise wade anglers to fish from shore whenever possible and to avoid wading in water where you can't see the river bottom.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 6/22/25
Expect to see flows gradually recede in the next week, offering better and better opportunities for both wade and float fishing.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/22/25
Dry-dropper or streamer fishing in the velocity shelters of the river.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime March 1 - October 31)
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Brown and Rainbow Trout
ArkAnglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Thrasher | Brown, Yellow | 14-16 |
Blowtorch | Peacock | 14-16 |
Chubby Chernobyl | Any | 8-12 |
Perdigon/Bullet | Brown, Yellow | 14-16 |
ArkAnglers'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