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Overview: While local rivers continue to run high, they are showing some positive signs. Fishing is really starting to pick up, especially along the banks in the slack water and large pockets. We’ve had reports of many overturned boats during the past two weeks, so floaters should take extra caution during the high water conditions. Low bridges, fallen trees, debris, etc. are all possible. Give yourself extra distance to maneuver, as the river is moving very quickly. On another positive note, many of the high country lakes have become accessible.
Roaring Fork River: Flows remain high, but the Fork is dropping fast. The Famous Green Drake hatch is in full swing, and the bugs are present from Glenwood, upstream to Catherine’s store bridge. The dry fly action at dark is very good, otherwise try larger nymphs that are dark and flashy. Maybe a No. 8 or No. 10 Bead Prince nymph or a Speculator.
Frying Pan River: The ‘Pan is running a little high still, but a few of the famous summertime hatches are starting. Best fishing is above the four-mile marker. The Pale Morning Duns are going strong in the 4-10 mile reach. Size 16 and 18 Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, Angel Case PMD and PMD Comparaduns are the flies of choice. No. 16-20 Reid’s Ultra Mysis and Sands’ Epoxy Mysis Shrimp patterns are working well just below the dam. For a change, try stripping streamers across and/or downstream in the lower sections (4-10 mile) of the Frying Pan.
Colorado River: Dropping and clearing nicely, the Colorado is fishing great along the edges and in the big seams and pockets. Large Caddis, Green Drakes and Stoneflies in all phases (nymph, emerger and dry) have been productive. Old school fishermen are doing well swinging large Flash Kings and Rio Grand Kings along the banks.
Crystal River: The Crystal fishes best after it drops and clears. Look for positive reports on the Crystal starting in late July or early August.
Eagle River: A very good post run-off river, the Eagle is starting to clear, and is fishing very good. Look for tremendous caddis hatches from Gypsum, upstream to Vail, along with Green Drakes and Golden Stones.
Stillwater: Ruedi Reservoir, Beaver Lake, Mckee Pond, Lake Christine and other trout lakes have been fishing well depending on the stocking schedule. No. 10-14 Parachute Adams and Callibaetis are a good bet for dry flies, while small beadhead patterns are doing the trick underneath. Some of the high country lakes reports are coming in and the fishing seems to be “generally good.” Try a small Parachute Adams or Ant Patterns for rising fish and Scuds, Beadheads, Brown Hackle Peacocks and Aggravators for sub-surface flies.
Roaring Fork River: Flows remain high, but the Fork is dropping fast. The Famous Green Drake hatch is in full swing, and the bugs are present from Glenwood, upstream to Catherine’s store bridge. The dry fly action at dark is very good, otherwise try larger nymphs that are dark and flashy. Maybe a No. 8 or No. 10 Bead Prince nymph or a Speculator.
Frying Pan River: The ‘Pan is running a little high still, but a few of the famous summertime hatches are starting. Best fishing is above the four-mile marker. The Pale Morning Duns are going strong in the 4-10 mile reach. Size 16 and 18 Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, Angel Case PMD and PMD Comparaduns are the flies of choice. No. 16-20 Reid’s Ultra Mysis and Sands’ Epoxy Mysis Shrimp patterns are working well just below the dam. For a change, try stripping streamers across and/or downstream in the lower sections (4-10 mile) of the Frying Pan.
Colorado River: Dropping and clearing nicely, the Colorado is fishing great along the edges and in the big seams and pockets. Large Caddis, Green Drakes and Stoneflies in all phases (nymph, emerger and dry) have been productive. Old school fishermen are doing well swinging large Flash Kings and Rio Grand Kings along the banks.
Crystal River: The Crystal fishes best after it drops and clears. Look for positive reports on the Crystal starting in late July or early August.
Eagle River: A very good post run-off river, the Eagle is starting to clear, and is fishing very good. Look for tremendous caddis hatches from Gypsum, upstream to Vail, along with Green Drakes and Golden Stones.
Stillwater: Ruedi Reservoir, Beaver Lake, Mckee Pond, Lake Christine and other trout lakes have been fishing well depending on the stocking schedule. No. 10-14 Parachute Adams and Callibaetis are a good bet for dry flies, while small beadhead patterns are doing the trick underneath. Some of the high country lakes reports are coming in and the fishing seems to be “generally good.” Try a small Parachute Adams or Ant Patterns for rising fish and Scuds, Beadheads, Brown Hackle Peacocks and Aggravators for sub-surface flies.
