Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
62
CrossCurrents Fly Shop's Tip of the Week
Some recent showers have caused the river levels to fluctuate between 3800 and 4500, which has caused some issues with the weeds, but has also kept the water temps cool. With afternoon T-storms in the forecast expect more of the same. Dry fly fishing should continue to be good with tricos in the morning and caddis in the afternoon and evening. Nymph fishing in shallow, riffly water has also been good.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 7/24/25
The weather will be in the mid 80's for the next week, with some thunderstorms possible, so be prepared for both sun and rain.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/24/25
Nymph fishing 4' to 6' deep with crawdad patterns or San Juans followed by a Caddis or Baetis nymph. Dry fly fishing with a small Caddis, PMD or Trico on top, with an emerger or cripple dropper.
Local Species Available late Spring/early Summer
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Rainbow Trout
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Brown Trout
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and White Trout
CrossCurrents Fly Shop's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Caddis Pupa | Red, purple, Pink | #14, #16 |
Travis Para Ant | N/A | #16 |
Spotlight Caddis Emerger | N/A | #14 -#18 |
Indicator Spinner - Trico | N/A | #18-#20 |
Tailwater Sowbug | N/A | #14 - #16 |
Warrior Perdigon | N/A | #16 - #18 |
Steelie Omelet | N/A | #14 |
Depth Charge Czech-Mate Nymph | N/A | #16 - #20 |
Sparkle Minnow | Pearl, Sculpin | #4 - #6 |
Lil' Kim | N/A | #4 - #8 |
CrossCurrents Fly Shop'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:
Clear Sink Tip Fly Line