Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
64
Ellensburg Angler's Tip of the Week
Single dry fly stonefly/hopper on a shorter leader can help get under the trees and close to the bank. For great dry fly activity get on the water at dawn or sunset.
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Ellensburg Angler5-Day Outlook as of 7/23/24
Cooling down a bit midweek and staying in the low 90s.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/23/24
Nymphing With an indicator should produce strikes throughout the day. Pats rubber leg in black, or brown with a bead head dropper. Caddis and pmd mayflies midday through the afternoon. Streamer bite can be productive on cloudy days, zonkers,sculpin patterns.salmonfly stonefly adults in the afternoons.
Local Species Available Year-round; seasonal hatches make for great spring, summer, and fall fishing.
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Westslope Cutthroat
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Wild Rainbows and Whitefish
Ellensburg Angler's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Stimulator | Orange | 8 |
Gee's Supafly Stone Dry | Tan | 10-12 |
Moto's Minnow | White/Grey | 8 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig | Natural | 14-16 |
Pat's Stonefly | Black/Brown | 6-10 |
Chubby Chernobyl | Pink/Tan | 8-10 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Hare's Ear | Tan | 14-20 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig | Natural | 16 |
Psycho May | Olive/Black | 16 |
Purple Haze | Purple | 16-18 |
Ellensburg Angler'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