Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
46°
Water Temp:
47
Orvis Seattle's Tip of the Week
***Be sure to check regulations for the catch and release season rules and days open to fishing*** Try swinging swinging flies in varying colors depending on conditions.
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Water Flow Data
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None5-Day Outlook as of 4/10/24
***Be sure to check regulations for the upcoming catch and release season rules and days open to fishing*** Flows are fluctuating this week, but the recent push of water should bring some fish. Get out and swing it!
Techniques & Tips as of 4/10/24
Swing large streamers and intruder-type flies on sink tip lines for salmon, steelhead, and bull trout. You can also fish regular trout set ups for trout and bull trout as well.
Local Species Available Closed as of 1/31/2022 (Season June 1- Jan 31)
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Steelhead
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Rainbow trout
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Bull trout
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Dolly Varden's
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Salmon
Orvis Seattle's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Steelhead Selection | white | 4 |
Conehead Bunny Muddler | olive | 4 |
Freshwater Clouser | olive | 4 |
Zonker | white | 4 |
Orvis Seattle's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
PolyLeader
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
8-Weight 14' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Long-belly Easy-Cast Spey Fly Line