Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
36
Orvis Milwaukee's Tip of the Week
Bass are getting ready to spawn, swing large streamers (Mikes meal ticket, Schutlzy's S4 Sculpin, and Game changers) near structures (rocks, logs, etc.) With flows decreasing (below 700) try poppers or deer hair frogs along the banks.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 5/6/24
Check www.noaa.gov or your local weather for more updates. Warm pattern through mid-week with moderate pressure dominating.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/6/24
With Bass in the river, best technique includes swinging streamers and bouncing crayfish patterns.
Local Species Available Spring, Summer, Fall
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Chinook/Coho Salmon
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Brown Trout
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Steelhead
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Smallmouth Bass
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Northern Pike
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Walleye
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Carp
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Panfish
Orvis Milwaukee's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Meg A Egg Sucking Leech | Black/Orange | Any |
Steelhead Hammer | Orange/Chartruese | 8, 10, 12 |
Kauffman's Stone | Black/Brown | 8,10,12 |
Woolly Bugger | Olive/Black | 4,6,8 |
Skiddish Smolt | White, Olive | 4 |
Alaskabou Popsicle | Orange/Purple | 1/0 |
Hot Cone Woolly Bugger | Olive/Black | 4,6,8 |
GD SculpSnack | Tan/Olive | 8 |
Intruder | All Colors | 2 |
Bantam | All Colors | 2 |
Meg A Egg Sucking Leech
An effective imitation of a leech and egg, perfect for salmon and steelhead fly fishing.
2.99
Item #059T
Orvis Milwaukee'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:
7-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Salmon/Steelhead WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Coldwater Intermediate