Fly Currents Fishing Report and News

Current News

As we move into May many of our favorite free-stone rivers are about to experience run-off conditions. Below are some brief reports on water conditions from around the Rockies.

Eagle River: Just starting to experience run-off conditions. CFS over 1000!
Gore Creek: Running at around 110! Still fishing good to very good. This is a good destination to hit before flows go up and the River gets cloudy.
Yampa through Steamboat: Forget about it! Flowing high and dirty. Wait until run-off is over.
Yampa below Stagecoach: Fishing good to very good. When water starts going over the dam clarity will become an issue, but currently it is still a good choice for anglers.
Williams Fork River: Running at around 100cfs. Ideal flows for this time of year. This is a good choice right now.
Blue River: Flowing at around 500cfs. Good flows to push the bigger trout out from the dam. Cloudy water might be an issue in the afternoons, but overall it's been fishing good from Silverthorne to Green Mountain Reservoir.
Frying Pan River: The Pan is fishing good to great with the current release from the dam. This is another good destination to target when other rivers are experiencing run-off conditions.
Big Thompson River: A good choice right now with great BWO hatches and ideal flows. Some muck in the water so check your patterns often when nymphing. Trout have been up in the water hitting mainly emergers.
Poudre River: Starting to get higher, but still very fishable. Only a couple more weeks before it too is blown.
Arkansas River: Still fishable, but conditions can change quickly! This river drainage is very close to Run-off so check the reports on a weekly/daily basis.
Conejos River: Great reports from the upper strain of the Conejos. The lower river is highs and experiencing run-off. Tip: Hit the Upper Meadows and tributaries for the best results.
Roaring Fork River: Currently experiencing Run-off conditions. The Aspen area can still be fished, but the lower sections are stained/cloudy and ROARING!!
Gunnison River: Currently Blown! Head to the Taylor or small tributaries in the area.
Taylor River: Like the Fryingpan this tailwater will be a good choice for anglers to target as other rivers begin to experience run-off conditions.
Green River: One of the best choices right now. Clear water and consistent flows! Hungry trout and great hatches make this worth the trip!

As a final note. The Fly Fishing Film Tour is Hitting Fort Collins Tonight at 7:00pm! There are still seats left, but not many. You can purchase tickets at the local fly shops, or at the door.

We are happy to announce that the AEG Fly Fishing Film Tour has added Fort Collins to the event schedule on the evening of May 7th. If you are not familiar with this event it is something to experience. There are approximately 8 different films from all over the world with incredible music and cinematography much like a 'Warren Miller' ski film event. If this doesn't get you going it is time to shop for a coffin.

The show will be at the CSU Lory Student Center Theatre with the doors set to open at 6:30 pm and start at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for children and are available at St. Peter's Fly Shop or Jax Outdoor Gear by cash or check only. You can also buy them online at the following link: Film Tour Schedule

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STREAMERS

May might be the start of the blue wing olive season, but streamers are also on the plate for hungry post winter trout, (especially the big-unns)! Next time you’re on the river and it's slow remember to switch it up and try streamers. Below are a few of the essentials only found through local mountain fly shops.

Super Flash Bunny Leech

Olive Stingin Sculpin

Trick Or Treat

Pat's Rubber-Leg Bugger

Orange Rubber Bugger

Orange Blossom Sculpzilla

Sheila Sculpin, Olive

Slumpbuster

Coffee's Sparkle Sculpin

Phillppe Flue-Shot

Lemon Drop

Rainy's Superflash

Cone Head Kiwi Muddler

Brown Cone Head Kiwi Muddler

Cone Head Madonna

Crystal Bugger

Cone Head Delectable

Black Slumpbuster

Autumn Splender

Beldar Bugger

White Sculpzilla

Black Sculpzilla

Grey Mini Sculpin

Cone Head Delectable

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Current News

As we move towards the end of April run-off looms on every anglers mind. Below is a list of some rivers within the Fly Currents network that are experiencing pre-run-off conditions. The great thing about living along the Rocky Mountain Region is the number of great tail waters that fish well year round. If you’re favorite free-stone is experiencing Run-off conditions there’s always a tail water within striking distance. This year’s snow fall was epic in Southern Colorado and across the state. Great news to anglers and the region as a whole. Remember cloudy water only means throwing larger attractor patterns and less stealthy approaches. Until it’s actually mud you can still throw a line!! The Support from local area fly shops, owners, and guides has never been stronger. If you’re an avid angler or a seasoned pro Fly Currents is a one stop site where you can find great information on many river locations around the Rocky Mountain Region. As we move into our third year of being public we will continue to try and meet the overwhelming demand for accurate current information. If you’re a member or a shop guide interested in participating drop me a line at nickw@flycurrents.com . We are always looking to improve the information and the site to suite the public and the professionals affiliated with it.

Gunnison River: Currently experiencing run off conditions
Yampa River: Currently experiencing run off conditions through Steamboat
Upper North Platte: Cloudy, but any cold spell will clear the water up.
San Juan River: Cloudy and running high, but still fishable for the next couple weeks with larger patterns.
Lake Fork: Starting to rise, only a couple weeks left before it’s blown.
Blue River: 500cfs! There starting to open the floodgates, but it’s still fishing good to very good. With these high flows expect the big pigs to move downstream from the dam. We’ve also been getting good reports down river from Silverthorne and just above Green Mountain Reservoir.
Arkansas River: Still fishing good to great in the upper strain. It can get cloudy in the warmer afternoons, but fish will still hit the larger patterns.
Conejos: Flows were bumped today! This river is going to have an epic run-off, but the fishing has remained good to very good.
Eagle River: Keep your eyes on the flow! It’s still fishable, but the waters going up in a hurry!
Gore Creek: Same as the Eagle! Pay particular attention to the flows and call the shop(s) for water clarity.
Colorado: The lower Colorado is experiencing run off conditions, the upper Colorado will follow suite in the next couple weeks.
Green River: A great destination right now!! With flows steady at 800cfs and clear. Over the next couple weeks the river will fish good to great as the weather warms and bug activity starts to take off.

An update from other rivers within Fly Currents Network will be posted next week.

Fly Fishing Film Tour Finale

We are happy to announce that the AEG Fly Fishing Film Tour has added Fort Collins to the event schedule on the evening of May 7th. If you are not familiar with this event it is something to experience. There are approximately 8 different films from all over the world with incredible music and cinematography much like a 'Warren Miller' ski film event. If this doesn't get you going it is time to shop for a coffin.

The show will be at the CSU Lory Student Center Theatre with the doors set to open at 6:30 pm and start at 7:00pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for children and are available at St. Peter's Fly Shop or Jax Outdoor Gear by cash or check only. You can also buy them online at the following link: Film Tour Schedule

2008 Conejos Superfly Tournament

The Conejos River Anglers have a small tournament each year to kick off the season. Below are some pictures of this little known tail water in southern Colorado. If you’re tired of heavy angling pressure and want over 60 miles of public river and creeks this is an incredible place to visit.

Special thanks to Conejos River Anglers

www.conejosriveranglers.com

April Blue Wing Olive Dries, Emergers, Nymphs, And Larva Patterns

In April we start to see the first signs of Blue Wing Olives on the water. Below are some BWO/Baetis nymphs, emergers, larva, and dries. This is one of the best times to hit the river(s) for some pre-run off action. As water temperatures’ rise along with warmer weather many rivers and trout come out of hibernation giving fly fishing anglers days they'll remember for the rest of there lives... Below are some good choices to have in your box when hitting any of the locations in the Rocky Mountain Region when Blue Wing Olive's are on the water.