Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
57
Linehan Outfitting's Tip of the Week
Look for fish in riffles and faster runs. It's height of summer and if the sun is high and bright, broken water is best bet. Big dries and droppers are the game right now.
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Linehan Outfitting Company5-Day Outlook as of 9/2/25
Looks like daytime temps will still hover in the high 90s through most of this week. Expect mostly sunny skies with a bit of haze from WA and ID fires.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/2/25
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