Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
53°
Water Temp:
43
Orvis Seattle's Tip of the Week
Flows just pushed up. If they keep coming back down, fishing should be doable. Nymphing or small streamers are likely your best bet unless you see fish feeding on the surface.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
At the present time, there are no endorsed guides on the mainstem Snoqualmie.5-Day Outlook as of 5/7/24
Flows just pushed up, wait for them to come down a bit.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/7/24
Dry flies during hatches. Nymphs. Dry Droppers.
Local Species Available Check Regulations Depending on if you're fishing the middle fork, South Fork or North Fork
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rainbow trout
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Coastal Cutthroat trout
Orvis Seattle's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Adam's Purple Parachute | Purple | 12-16 |
Patriot Dry Fly | red/blue | 12-16 |
Rosenbauer Parachute Beetle | black | 12-16 |
Royal Humpy | red | 12-16 |
Sculpin Streamers | Green | 8 |
Bead Headed Pheasant Tails | Black | 14-18 |
Bead Head Stonefly | coffee | 8-14 |
Hot Head Euro Pheasant Tail | chartreuse | 12-16 |
Lighting bugs | Silver | 14-18 |
Adam's Purple Parachute
Tie on this deadly purple parachute dry fly to show trout something unique.
2.49
Item #7R6K
Orvis Seattle'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