Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
42°
Water Temp:
35
Weatherby's's Tip of the Week
Contact Regional Biologist Greg Burr and request the FERC License for Grand Lake Stream be reopened to accommodate recreational users
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Water Flow Data
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Weatherby’s Lodge5-Day Outlook as of 4/15/24
Write the Governor's office regarding recreational flow management. They all like to duck, Keep the pressure on them. Unfishable conditions currently. Fishing season is open.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/15/24
Fishing season is now open on Grand Lake Stream and flows are HIGH and currently unfishable. Ice is OUT West Grand Lake. Salmon should be moving into the river early with excellent fishing when the water drops.
Local Species Available April 1 - October 25
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Brook trout
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landlocked salmon
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smallmouth bass
Weatherby's's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | N/A | 6 |
Fly Formerly Known As Prince | N/A | 10 |
Bead Head Caddis Pupa | N/A | 16 |
Mickey Finn | N/A | 4 |
Barnes Special | N/A | 4 |
Black Ghost | N/A | 4 |
Adams | N/A | 18 |
CDC Comparadun | N/A | 16 |
Gray Ghost | N/A | 4 |
One Eyed Poacher | N/A | 4 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer
Every angler needs an assortment of these weighted attractor Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer flies.
2.49
Item #0311
Weatherby's'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