Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
68
Orvis's Tip of the Week
Smallmouth fishing has been good. Looks like some of the guides are still getting some action with musky as well. Big swim flies and crayfish fished on sinking lines has been productive. Gamechangers, decievers, D & D's are worth tying on right now.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/2/24
This Afternoon Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm after midnight. Friday Increasing clouds and hot, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. East wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Saturday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Sunday Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Sunday Night A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Monday Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Monday Night Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then a chance of showers between 11pm and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tuesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Tuesday Night A chance of thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Wednesday A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/2/24
Work your sinking lines and larger flies through the deep holes below riffles.
Local Species Available
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Musky
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Smallmouth Bass
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Carp
Orvis's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Sneaky Pete Popper | Olive | 4 |
Josh's Wiggle Hellgrammite | Black | 1 |
Classic Frog | ||
Clouser Minnow | Chartreuse/White | 1/0 |
Finesse Gamechanger | White | 2 |
Dahlburg Diver Frog | Green | 1 |
Claw dad | Brown | 2 |
Todd's Wiggle Minnow | White | 2 |
Orvis'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:
8-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Bank Shot
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line