Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
43
Orvis Seattle's Tip of the Week
Dry flies! Terrestrials are the ticket right now. Royal Wulff, Ant patterns, Beetles, and Caddis
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
At the present time, there are no endorsed guides on the mainstem Snoqualmie.5-Day Outlook as of 8/28/23
Keep a stream thermometer with you and monitor water temps as you are fishing. The hotter weather is pushing water temps into potentially dangerous ranges for the fish. Look for caddis or mayfly hatches coming off. You can also try bigger attractors like a PMX or Chubby Chernobyl. Swinging a soft hackle can be a good option.
Techniques & Tips as of 8/28/23
Dry flies during hatches. Nymphs. Dry Droppers.
Local Species Available Check Regulations Depending on if you're fishing the middle fork, South Fork or North Fork
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rainbow trout
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Coastal Cutthroat trout
Orvis Seattle's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Adam's Purple Parachute | Purple | 12-16 |
Patriot Dry Fly | red/blue | 12-16 |
Rosenbauer Parachute Beetle | black | 12-16 |
Royal Humpy | red | 12-16 |
Sculpin Streamers | Green | 8 |
Bead Headed Pheasant Tails | Black | 14-18 |
Bead Head Stonefly | coffee | 8-14 |
Hot Head Euro Pheasant Tail | chartreuse | 12-16 |
Lighting bugs | Silver | 14-18 |
Adam's Purple Parachute
Tie on this deadly purple parachute dry fly to show trout something unique.
2.49
Item #7R6K
Orvis Seattle'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