Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
48
Ellensburg Angler's Tip of the Week
Recent rains have bumped the river, staying above feeder creeks that introduce muddy water may improve clarity. Wilson creek in the canyon and the teanaway below cle elum are the major contributors.
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Ellensburg Angler5-Day Outlook as of 5/6/24
Mid 60s starting out to 80s by the weekend. windy conditions for he first half of the week.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/6/24
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.salmonfly 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