Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
45°
Water Temp:
48
Ellensburg Angler's Tip of the Week
. Low and clear water in the upper make for great wading conditions. When wading, be on the lookout for spawning redds
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Ellensburg Angler5-Day Outlook as of 4/21/24
River will stay in shape with no foreseeable precipitation. Low and clear conditions.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/21/24
Nymphing With an indicator should produce strikes throughout the day. Pats rubber leg in black, or brown with a bead head dropper. Salmonfly adult dries and mayflies midday through the afternoon. Streamer bite can be productive on cloudy days, zonkers,sculpin patterns.skwala 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