Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
47
Glacier Anglers's Tip of the Week
. Slow and deep near mouths of tributaries. Tributaries are still closed so check your local regulations. Boats are getting on river, but action is slow. take your time and work the runs.
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Glacier Anglers5-Day Outlook as of 4/24/24
Spring Conditions and cold nights are keeping the runoff slow. Watch for the warm afternoons after a frosty night. some surface activity starting while the river maintains visibility.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/24/24
Slow jigging small streamers with a bit of flash. Nymphing off the bottoms. Sparkle worms and stonefly nymphs . Some skwalas and mayflies are starting to happen.
Local Species Available April-November
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Trout
Glacier Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Micro Egg | N/A | 12-16 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | purple | 12-16 |
Bead Head Hare's Ear Flashback | N/A | 14-18 |
Brass Cone Head Woolly Bugger | purple | 12-14 |
Krystal Bugger | black | 12 |
Cone Head Muddler Minnow | N/A | 12 |
Glacier Anglers'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