Roaring Fork Fishing Report

 

 

Fly Fishing Report for the 4 main rivers in the Roaring Fork Valley, the Roaring Fork River, Frying Pan River, Colorado River and the Crystal River. The fishing report is updated regularly so check back often for current information. If you have any questions call us or contact us for the most current conditions and fly fishing report. We also have a hatch chart available for general bug hatch information.

Frying Pan River Fishing Report

June 10, 2013

Low water with a lot of Fishing Pressure! Flows are a bit over 110 CFS on the Frying Pan River. Dry fly fishing has been heating up with Baetis (BWO), Caddis and try an occasional Stimulator on your rig. You will be most sucessful nymphing with midges, baetis, and caddis patterns. About 3 or 4 weeks till drakes start popping on the Pan but the drake nymphs should be getting active

Call us for current conditions or stop by to find out more before wading.

Flies:
Dries:#20-22 Rubber legged Stimulator, Morgans Para, Spent & Hi-Vis Para Midges; #16-22 Para Adams, CDC Compara Dun AK's Olive Quill
Nymphs: #18-22 Disco, Midge Modger, Black Beauty; #14-18 flashback hares ear, flashback pheasant tail, RS2, Magnymphico, caddis pupa; #10-14 drakes; Mysis Shrimp (up by dam)
Streamers:  Look, no one talks about streamers on the Frying Pan, but they work! Try em.

Frying Pan River Flows

 

Roaring Fork River Fishing Report

June 10, 2013

The Roaring Fork River is mostly muddy & fast but you can catch fish. Fish are moderatly active and you will find them tucked in along the bank and in other softer water. Stones are molting, so be sure that you have some golden stone patterns in your box. Move around often to locate active fish and take note of the depth and current speed when you start to catch fish. Fish all current speeds until you find active fish, and don't forget to look for heads!

Call us for current conditions or stop by to find out more before floating or wading.

Flies:

Dries: #8-14 Stones - Orange, Yellow, Olive, black; caddis; some baetis
Nymphs: #8-14 20 incher, GB Epoxy Stone, Pats Rubber Legs; #16-20 BH Pheasant Tail, BH Prince, SJ Worms, Chart and Oregon cheese eggs.
Streamers: Sculpzilla, clousabou, zonker, Spring Splendor

Roaring Fork River Flows

 

Crystal River Fishing Report

June 10, 2013

Mud and more mud. Hope to see some clarity in the coming weeks.

Flies:

Dries:
Nymphs:

Crystal River Flows

 

Colorado River Fishing Report

See the Colorado River on the Wave Park Webcam.

June 10, 2013

The Colorado River is mostly muddy and has been unfishable for the last month. We think we have seen the worst of the mud at this point and expect some clearing in the next couple of weeks. We are hoping for enough clarity for the Lightning Round action. Stay Tuned

Call us for current conditions before you come up.

Flies:

Dries:
Nymphs: big & ugly #2/0
Streamers: Bigger and uglier

Colorado River Flows

 

Still Waters

June 2013

The lakes and ponds at this altitude are warming up nicely. A few bugs are popping off and occasionaly some bass are hitting them. The Bluegills are protecting their beds and will hit just about anything you put over them. Try a caddis dry fly with a FFKA on a 2 to 3 foot dropper.

Drys: Small Poppers, Caddis, Adams, Damsels & Dragons
Nymphs: FFKA, Prince, Pheasant tails, Electric Caddis, Damsels & Dragons

 

Stop by and stock up on flies or just check out some of our new patterns. Please see our Hatch Chart and contact us for fly recommendations or to book a guided fly fishing trip.

If you are planning a fishing trip out in Colorado, we encourage that you purchase your license online. Please visit the Colorado Parks & Wildlife website to buy your license online from CPW.