Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
45
Orvis Westlake's Tip of the Week
Steelhead have making their way up the river with every rain. Closer to the lake may hold more fish but you can get away and find fish spread out through the system. With the colder water temps look for fish in deep holding water, as temps rise throughout the day fish will move into faster water.
Directions open in app
Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 3/27/24
The latest snow will swell the river back up and increase turbidity but warmer temps are on the way later this week and weekend. When the river falls back into shape it will bring what is likely to be a final push as the season grinds to the inevitable end in mid April. The spring run of Steelhead has been in full swing and the fresh pushes of lively fish have been ready to play!
Techniques & Tips as of 3/27/24
Stripping baitfish and sculpin patterns is a great way to cover lots of water and target the most aggressive fish. If you fing holding fish, drifting egg patterns over a wooly buggers or zonkers under an indicator is a good way to break down that same water and catch them all.
Local Species Available Winter
-
Steelhead
Orvis Westlake's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
---|---|---|
Senyo's AI Intruder | White, Chartreuse, B | 2, 4, 6 |
Senyo's Egg Raider | Orange, Pink, Chartr | 2,4 |
Meg A Egg Sucking Leech | Orange, Pink, Chartr | 4, 6 |
Lynch's Double D Streamer | Brown, Olive, White | 2, 4, 6 |
Princess Nymph | Pink | 10,12 |
Krystal Bugger | White | 6, 8, 10 |
Schultzy's S3 Sculpin | Olive, Black | |
Bead Head Flash Zonker | white/Olive, White/Gray | 6, 8,10 |
Mojo | purp/blck | 4, 6 |
Senyo's AI Intruder
The leech-like profile of this steelhead streamer will have fish in a frenzy.
8.99
Item #9R98
Orvis Westlake's Recommended Gear
-
Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
-
Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
-
Best Fly Fishing Rod:
7-Weight 9' Fly Rod
-
Best Floating Fly Line:
Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
-
Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate