Eagle Lake Fishing Report | November 12, 2025
The report at a glance
Depth
Flies 2 to 5 feet down on top-line rigs; fish holding mid-teens to 30 feet, dropping to 10 to 15 feet on bright mornings
Presentation
Top-line fly trolling; also intermediate lines with minnow-pattern flies and balanced leeches under indicators
Lures and baits
Hot orange J. Fair flies (top producer) and the Tui Chub pattern (fly patterns, not Catch America products), scented with Minnow Mayhem fly spray (currently out of stock).
Other techniques
Fly casting with intermediate lines and minnow-pattern flies stripped, plus balanced leeches under indicators.
Water temperature
Low 50s, starting around 50 to 51 degrees and reaching as high as 53 on flat, sunny afternoons
Water clarity
Slightly stained
Weather
Mild fall conditions, with one stronger storm front earlier in the week (per guide)
Advice for this week
In stained water, brighter colors and scent give an edge. Keep flies 2 to 5 feet down on the top line, and mix in intermediate lines with minnow patterns and balanced leeches under indicators.
Next week
Classic fall top-line fly fishing expected to continue for the rest of the season, right through November.
Fall means topline fly trolling at Eagle Lake, and the November 2025 bite is strong. Bryan Roccucci runs hot orange J-Fair and Tui Chub pattern trolling flies just 2 to 5 feet down on topline rigs, scented with Minnow Mayhem fly spray. Fish are over 15 to 30 feet of water, dropping to 10 to 15 feet on bright, calm mornings. Hard-charging rainbows are running 2 to 2.5 pounds up into the high 4s.
What is biting at Eagle Lake right now?
Hard-charging rainbow trout on topline trolled flies. Bryan Roccucci reports fish running 2 to 2.5 pounds up into the high 4s, and they are smoking hot when hooked. This classic fall topline bite will continue for the rest of the season.
What depth are the Eagle Lake trout holding?
The flies are getting down just 2 to 5 feet on the topline rigs. Fish are sitting over 15 to 30 feet of water, and on bright, calm, fog-free mornings they can drop down to 10 to 15 feet.
What flies and colors are working at Eagle Lake?
Hot orange J-Fair flies scented with Minnow Mayhem fly spray have been the top producer, with a few coming on the Tui Chub pattern too. The stained water gives brighter colors and that scent an edge. These specialty flies are not carried by Catch America.
How is Bryan Roccucci rigging and presenting?
Topline fly trolling: run scented trolling flies 2 to 5 feet down on topline rigs over 15 to 30 feet of water. He is also running fly casting trips with intermediate lines and minnow patterns on the strip, plus balanced leeches under indicators. Trolling speed was not specified.
What are the conditions at Eagle Lake?
Mild fall weather with water temps in the low 50s, up to 53 on flat sunny afternoons and 50 to 51 in the morning. Water clarity is a little stained. The bite is expected to continue through November.
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Eagle Lake November 12, 2025 FAQ
Flies are run 2 to 5 feet down over 15 to 30 feet of water, dropping to 10 to 15 feet on bright, calm mornings.
Hot orange J-Fair patterns scented with Minnow Mayhem fly spray, with a few on the Tui Chub pattern.
Running 2 to 2.5 pounds up into the high 4s.
Low 50s, up to 53 on flat sunny afternoons and 50 to 51 in the morning.
A little bit stained, which is why brighter colors and scent are producing.
This classic fall topline fly bite is expected to continue through the rest of the season.
