Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
57
Linehan Outfitting's Tip of the Week
Big bugs and droppers are still in play. If they're not looking up, fish a nymph two and half to three feet below the dry.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
Linehan Outfitting Company5-Day Outlook as of 9/15/25
Expect showers and daytime temps in the 60s through Tuesday. Then the sky will blow open again and partly sunny conditions will return with daytime temps in the e70s-80s. We are experiencing a bit of haze from fires in ID and WA.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/15/25
Dry fly or die. Dry/dropper is super solid throughout entire day.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: June 1 - October 31)
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rainbow
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westlope cutthroat
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bull trout
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mountain whitefish
Linehan Outfitting's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Skilton Quick Sight Ant | black | 16 |
Schroeder's Hi-Vis Hopper | tan | 12 |
Sparkle Dun | pmd | 14 |
Royal Wulff | standard | 14 |
chubbies | purple | 12 |
pats rubber legged | black | 18 |
TH Duracell Jig | standard | 14,16,18 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | standard | 16 |
big bunny streamers | white, red, black | 6 |
white circus peanut | white | 6 |
Linehan Outfitting'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