Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
48
Orvis Phoenix 's Tip of the Week
Little access with snow and rain.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 4/18/24
We are still producing fish on a sink line with some olive zoo cougars. purple and black leeches hung under an indicator has been fantastic as well.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/18/24
midges and leeches under indicators or stripped. Large Streamers on a depth charge line can produce the larger browns and rainbows. Can fish from the shore, float tube reccomended.
Local Species Available April through November(no winter access)
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
Orvis Phoenix 's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Freshwater Clouser | White,black | 2 |
Schultzy's S3 Sculpin | Brown | 2 |
Krystal Bugger | black, olive | 2-10 |
Mike's Meal Ticket | Olive | 2 |
Balanced Minnow | Fathead | 10 |
Bumper Craw | Olive | 6 |
Hopper | tan,olive | 10-14 |
Orvis Phoenix '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:
6-Weight 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
PowerTaper WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line