Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
57
CrossCurrents Fly Shop's Tip of the Week
The river levels have dropped significantly to about 3600 cfs. Dry fly fishing has been outstanding, with a lot of PMDs and Caddis coming off, although the fish are starting to get pickier, keying in on the smaller bugs (size 18-16). Tricos are now starting to hatch and it will continue to get better in the coming weeks.
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5-Day Outlook as of 6/28/25
The temps this week will begin in the upper 70s and low 80s, but it is going to get hot mid week, with temps in the 90s. Be prepared for thunderstorms.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/28/25
You can certainly catch fish nymphing 5' to 7' deep with sow bugs and pheasant tail type nymphs, but it is hard to pass up the opportunity to catch rising fish on dry flies and emergers!
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 |
Rusty Spinner | N/A | #18 |
Spotlight Caddis Emerger | N/A | #14 -#18 |
Perfect Wing Spinner | N/A | #20-#24 |
Tailwater Sowbug | N/A | #14 - #16 |
Warrior Perdigon | N/A | #16 - #18 |
Adams Parachute Dry Fly | N/A | #16 |
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