Current Fishing Conditions:

Above avaerage water temps have made for excellent fishing at Aurora Res. The Trout have been very active and Chironomids are becoming increasingly more important in their diet. Walleye are in the spawn, providing a rare oppertunity to cath an eye on the fly in shallow water. Slow, finesse style presentations may yeild some of the biggest smallies in the state.

NYMPHS: Phesant Tails 16-14. Egg Patterns (PINK) 16-12, Chironomids 10-14

STREAMERS: Wooly Buggers sz 10-6, Mohair Leeches 8-1, Boat Launch Creep 8, Clouser Minnows 6-8, Ozark Spider 6

Current Fishing Conditions:

The nets are in, and now is the time to get an eye on the fly at Chatfield. Warm temps have also created ideal conditions for other cool water species, notably Trout & Smallmouth. Carp & Bass shound begin to move shallow, creating an excellent sight fishing experience.

NYMPHS: Phesant Tails 16-14. Egg Patterns (PINK) 16-12, Copper Johns 12-16

STREAMERS: Egg Sucking Leech 6-10, Wooly Buggers sz 10-6, Mohair Leeches 8-1, Boat Launch Creep 8, Clouser Minnows 2-8

Current Fishing Conditions:

Quincy is a great, close to home, option for the fly angler. Water temps are ideal for cool water species, with great Trout & Smallmouth activity.  Expect the Bass to be moving into the prespawn stage soon, with slow finesse presentations yeilding the best results.

Nymphs:  Psycho Prince's 14-18, Egg patterns 12-16, San Juan Worms Chironomids 10-14

Streamers: Peanut Envy Olive & Natural, Barrs Slump Buster, Meat Whistle, McKittrick's Bass Turd White & Olive

Current Fishing Conditions:

The Rocky Mountain Arsenal is open for the 2012 Season. Pike activity is good right now, with ideal water temps. The bass will become more active as water temps warm. Be aware that there is no wading in Lake Ladora until after Memorial Day.

Current Fishing Conditions:

Flows are low on Bear Creek, and fish may be skittish, However adult insects are abundent, and dry fly fishing can be excellent with proper stealth.

Dries:  Parachute Adams 16-20, Eric's Hi-Vis Midge 18, H&L Variant 18, Pheasant Tail Challenged 18, Griffiths Gnat 18-22

Nymphs:  Copper John 18-20, Pheasant Tail 20-22, Soft Hackle PT #18-20, Not Much 20-24, Mercury Midge 20-22, Eggs 18-20  

Streamers:  Flashbuggers, Thin Mints and Marabou Leeches 10

Current Fishing Conditions:

Increased flows have led to improved fishing on the Big T. Scuds play an important role closer to the dam, while Midges & Baetis are they key food sources lower in the drainage.

Dries: Parachute Adams 18-22, Pablos Cripple 18-20, Morgan's Midge 18-20, Adult Midge 20

Nymphs: Barrs Emerger BWO 18-22, Soft Hackle PT 18-22, Copper Johns 18-22, Juju Baetis 18-22, Eggs #16-18, Rojo Midge 18-22

Streamers: Slump Buster, Belly Ache Minnow, Sculpzilla

Current Fishing Conditions:

Flows have increased dramatically. Clarity is intermittent, but fish are still feeding on abundant baetis and Stones, and more Caddis are arriving daily. Focus on pocketwater and calmer backeddies, with larger stones and steamers, and fishing can be very good.

Dries : Parachute Adams 14-18, Adams Superfly 14-18, Pablo's Cripple Baetis 16-18, Palms Biot Midge and Baetis Emergers 18-20

Nymphs : Mercury Baetis 18-20, Prince's Nose Picker BWO 18, Morrish's Anato May 16-20, RS2 18-20

Current Fishing Conditions:

Above average temperatures and afternoon rains have increased flows and decreased clarity on Clear Creek. Fishing can still be good as there are still abundant BWO's and Stones, and ever increasing Caddis.

Nymphs:  FB Tungstone Golden 16-18, Morrish's Pickpocket Stone 16-18. Little Black Sloan 16-18, Tung 20 Incher 16-18, Not Much 20-24, Bling Midge 20-22, WD-40 20-22, Pheasant Tail 18-22, Rojo Emerging Midge 18-22, JuJu Midge 18-22, Maggot Midge 18-22

Dries:  Parachute Adams 18-22, Hatchmatcher BWO 18-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24, Special Emerger 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Adult Midge 18-22, Erics Midge 18-22

Streamers:  Slump Buster, Belly Ache Minnow, Sculpzilla

Current Fishing Conditions:

Recent rains have increased flows and decreased clarity on the South Platte in town, Sight fishing for carp can be very tough with low clarity, but feeding fish can still be found on shallow flats and in backwater pools.

Nymphs:  San Juan Worm 12-16, Cannons Worm 12-16, Wired Worms 12-16

Dries:  None

Streamers:  Crazy Dad 8, Brasso's Brandy Candy 8, Crazy Dad 8, Long Strip Crayfish

Current Fishing Conditions:

11-Mile is an excellent early summer, late spring fishery with lots of fish to be caught! It is beautiful scenary and a wonderful scenic drive down 285 (From Denver)

11-Mile Canyon on the South Platte has been benefitting from unseasonably warm temperatures, and the fishing has been quite productive.  Nymphing tends to land more fish but can often lack the excitement of a fishing breaking the surface and eating your dry fly! If you choose to throw dries having a foam body BWO or caddis so it is able to hold up your Baetis nymph or caddis pupa. If you want numbers on the board and you choose to indicator nymph,  Eggs, Scuds, Leechs and Worms make good attractor flies, and any small midge or BWO nymph or emerger pattern (Barr's Emerger, Juju Baetis,Beaded Little Mayfly) will quickly get the fishes attention.  Focus on the deep pools and runs during the cold and early/late parts of the day, and the shallower runs, pools and riffles as the day warms. When the hatch is on you will find fish feeding in the riffles above pools and below tailouts.

 With some rainy weather, and overcast the BWO's will be hatching and fish will most likely be keying in on Baetis Emerger. (Juju Beatis, Barr's Emerger)

Focusing on the top part of the canyon will generally produce more fish and larger fish, but you usually have to share the river with other anglers. Checking out the mid section as you start to go through the tunnels is great spot to get away from some of the crowds and find some solitude!

Nymphs:  Worms, Scuds, Eggs, Not Much 20-24, Bling Midge 20-22, WD-40 20-22, Pheasant Tail 18-22, Rojo Emerging Midge 18-22, JuJu Midge 18-22, Maggot Midge 18-22

Dries:  Parachute Adams 18-22, Hatchmatcher BWO 18-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24, Special Emerger 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Adult Midge 18-22, Erics Midge 18-22

Streamers:  Slump Buster, Belly Ache Minnow, Sculpzilla

Current Fishing Conditions:

With low flows in Deckers and Below the fish are going to be very stressed and very weary! With low flows water temps will sky rocket and make fishing during th day very unhealthy to play and land trout. If you must fish Decker/Cheesman fish in the early morning and late day to help protect our Beautiful Colorado fishery. Be very careful handling and releasing fish. Take your time reviving them.

If you want a stellar day on the South Platte jump up to Eleven Mile Canyon and have a great day catching fish!

Nymphs:  Tungsten 20-Incher 12-16, Jimmy Legs 12-14, Wired Stone 12-16, Micro Flash Worm 16-20, Unreal Egg 14-18, Copper John 16-20, Pheasant Tail 16-22, Barrs Emerger BWO 18-22, Juju Baetis 18-22, Johnny Flash 18-22

Dries:  Parachute Adams 18-22, Hatchmatcher BWO 18-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24, Special Emerger 20-22, Web Wing Caddis 16-18, Headlight Caddis 14-18

Streamers:  Slump Buster, Belly Ache Minnow, Sculpzilla

Current Fishing Conditions:

The Dream Stream is out of full spawn rainbows but now is the time to target the brown trout and other species that will come into the river and eat the Rainbow Roe. The big hype is over and so is seeing 30+ anglers on the river. Eggs, Scuds and Worms will be ideal lead flies, with small midges and emergers as your 2nd or 3rd fly.  Fish are holding in the deeper runs when the weather is off, but on the nicer day when bugs are hatching, expect to find feeding fish in the shallower runs and riffles.

Large fish are being caught in the Dream Stream on Eggs, Midges, Baetis, and Streamer patterns. Sight fishing is key at these flows on the Dream, being stealthy and delicate presentations will pay off greatly!

ANGLERS NOTE: If you see two rainbows paried up right next to each other they are in FULL SPAWN! Please dont rake them off of their bed!!  Do the ethical sportsmen thing and leave fish on beds alone.

How to indetify a bed: If you see a light patch on the bottom of the river that is roughly 2x2 feet (could be smaller, could be larger depending on the size of the Trout) that is a bed.

Nymphs:  Eggs, Scuds, Not Much 20-24, Bling Midge 20-24, Black Beauty 18-22, RS2 18-22, Winter Baetis 18-22

Dries:  Special Emerger 20-22, Adult Midge 18-22, Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Adams 20-24

Streamers:  Slump Busters, Wooly Buggers, Mohair Leaches, Thin Mints

Current Fishing Conditions:

WATERTON CANYON IS CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 26 FOR FURTHER DREDGING

Waterton is back open to the public after a long closure.  Fishing since opening at the beginning of March has been marginal, mostly due to low water.  There is a bit of concern as to how the work on Strontia Springs Reservoir has effected the quality of the fishing in Waterton, but these concerns have been addressed by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department.  We do expect fishing to gain momentum once we start to see more significant flows.  There will be another closure of Waterton later this spring when they remove the dredge from the reservoir.  This closure has not been scheduled yet, we will be sure to inform you when we know more.

Nymphs:  Worms, Scuds, Eggs, Not Much 20-24, Bling Midge 20-22, WD-40 20-22, Pheasant Tail 18-22, Rojo Emerging Midge 18-22, JuJu Midge 18-22, Maggot Midge 18-22

Dries:  Parachute Adams 18-22, Hatchmatcher BWO 18-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24, Special Emerger 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Adult Midge 18-22, Erics Midge 18-22

Streamers:  Slump Buster, Belly Ache Minnow, Sculpzilla

Current Fishing Conditions:

Fishing on this section of the Ark can be really producitve if you nymph the banks and all the slow water behind boulders and back currents. If your dry is not swept away by the current fish will be willing to break surface.

Current Fishing Conditions:

Fishing is great on the Blue even with lower flows, the Trout will always eat and BWO's are coming off in more abundance, which have the fish feeding hard when the bugs are present.  With the lower flows, small tippets and fies are a must, as is a stealthy approach to the river and the fish.  Try fishing a bit North of town to find less pressure and less spooky fish.

Shop Intel: Here at Trout's we want you to catch big nasty fish! So we are letting you in on a little secret. DOW put brute stock rainbows underneath Dillon Res. some fish are pushing 24+ inches. Get out there and and get you some!!

Nymphs:  Barrs Emerger BWO 18-22, Nose Picker BWO 18-22, Tungesten Juju Baetis 20-22, Not Much 20-24, Mercury Midge 20-22, Top Secret Midge 20-24, Brassie 20-24, Pheasant Tail 20-24

Dries:  Parachute Adams 18-22, Roy Palm's Emerger 18-22, Biot Midge Emerger 20-24

Streamers:  Thin Mint, Sculpzilla, Wooly Buggers, Slump Busters

Current Fishing Conditions:

With flows at around 70 cfs coming out of Green Mountain Reservoir, fishing on the Lower Blue River will test your skills but the pay off can be very rewarding!  Fish are consolidated in the deeper pools and runs, and they are spooky so stealth is KEY. Light Tippet and smaller bugs. When flows increase fishing will improve as well!

Nymphs:  Jimmy Legs 10-14, Tungsten 20-Incher 10-16, Wired Stone 10-16, Tung Teaser 12-16, Copper Johns 16-20, Blooms Baetis 18-22, Mercury Pheasant Tail 18-22, Tailwater Tiny 18-22

Dries:  Parachute Adams 18-22, Hatchmatcher BWO 18-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24, Special Emerger 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Adult Midge 18-22

Streamers:  Butt Monkey, Sex Dungeon, Ganga's, Circus Peanuts, Bottom's Up, Barely Legal

Current Fishing Conditions:

The low flows coming out of Dillon Reservoir right now have created tough fishing on the Blue River North of Silverthorne.  Fish are feeding, but they are being very selective about when and what they choose to feed on.  Small leaders and tippets are a must, as is a well presented fly.  Watch the flows and try to time your fishing with any type of flow increase.  Don't be discouraged by off color water, as this addition to the equation could produce a feeding frenzy if the conditions are right.  We would have to image that there are some nice fish staging at the inlet to the river in Green Mountain Reservoir, so this area could be worth your time.

Nymphs:  Copper John 12-18, 20-Inchers 12-16, Guide Choice Hare's Ear 12-18, Rainbow Warrior 16-22, Desert Storm 20-22, Mercury Baetis 20-22, Eggs, Worms

Dries:  Parachute Adams 18-22, Hatchmatcher BWO 18-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24, Special Emerger 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Adult Midge 18-22

Streamers:  Butt Monkey, Sex Dungeon, Ganga's, Circus Peanuts

Current Fishing Conditions:

The Colorado River at Parshall continues to offer excellent fishing for anybody willing to make the drive.  Stones and BWO's are keeping the fish on the move, and we're starting to see egg patterns getting the fishes attention as well.  Fish are really starting to spread out across the river, so don't let yourself get sucked into fishing only the deep pools and runs.  Riffles, pocket water and shallow runs are holding fish, and these trout will tend to be feeders so don't pass up these areas of the river.  Nymphing remains the most productive fishing method, although you can expect to see rising trout throughout the day.  As usual with Spring fishing, streamers will produce good results as well.

Nymphs:  Pat's Rubber Legged 12-16, Tung Teaser 12-18, Guides Choice Hares Ear 12-16, Copper John 12-18, Juju Baetis 18-22, Mercury Baetis 18-22, WD-40 20-24, Zebra Midges 18-22, Barrs Emerger 18-22, Nose Picker BWO 18-22

Dries:  Parachute Adams 18-22, Hatchmatcher BWO 18-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24, Special Emerger 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Adult Midge 18-22

Streamers:  Slump Buster, Belly Ache Minnow, Sculpzilla

Current Fishing Conditions:

Fishing has improved greatly on the Colorado River at Pumphouse.  Flows have been on the rise, and this has the bugs moving and the fish feeding.  Stones are going to be your primary attractor pattern for the time being, with BWO's and midges making up the remainder of the trout's diet.  When fishing these big stone patterns, don't be affraid to give the fly some "motion" during your dead drift.  This little added movement can be the difference between a fish taking your fly or letting it pass by.  Streamers will work well, particularly on long swings across the deeper pools and runs.  This is a great time to get out your switch rod and swing some big streamers for hungry trout.

Nymphs:  Jimmy Legs 12-16, Trout Retrievers (black, yellow, brown), Muscrat Stone 8-14, WD-40 18-22 (olive, black), Rojo Emerger 18-22 (olive, black), Copper Johns 12-18

Dries:  Parachute Adams 18-22, Hatchmatcher BWO 18-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24, Special Emerger 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Adult Midge 18-22

Streamers:  Sex Dungeon, Barely Legal, Peanut Envy, Bottoms Up

Current Fishing Conditions:

The Eagle River is day to day for the time being.  Fishing will be good when the flows are manageable and dropping, so be sure to check the hydrograph before heading out.  Weather is also going to play a big role, as any significant warming trend is going to blow most of the river out.  Cooler spells will lead to productive fishing on most of the upper river, where as most everything below Wolcott will be blown out due to off color tributaries flowing in.  Nymphing will be the most productive method, although fishing a dry dropper rig along the shore during higher flows will work.

Nymphs:  Tungsten 20-Incher 14-16, Wired Stone 14-18, Guide Choice Hares Ear 14-18, WD-40, Desert Storm 20-22, Barrs Emerger 20-22, Black Rainbow Warrior 18-22, Beadwing Midge 20-24

Dries:  Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Special Emerger 20-22, Extended Body BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 20-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24

Streamers:  Peanut Envy, Sculpinator, Articulated Leach, Egg Sucking Leach, Double Bunny 

Current Fishing Conditions:

The Taylor is at winter flows so fishing your standard tailwater midges, and egg patterns will produce fish while the Rainbows spawn. Potenial for huge fish is great right now.

Current Fishing Conditions:

Fishing has been great, but the crowds are starting to increase on the Williams Fork with the early spring we have been experiencing.  Small stoneflies, midges, BWO's and Baetis are the key categories to focus on, in addition to the standard tailwater eggs and scuds.  Fish will be found in a variety of places from deep pools to riffes, so be willing to work a lot of water to find the feeding fish.

Nymphs:  Mini Flash Worm 18-22, Beadwing Midge 20-24, Mercury RS2 20-22, Top Secret Midge 20-24, Rojo Midge 20-22, Pheasant Tail 18-24, Eggs, Scuds

Dries:  Griffiths Gnat 20-22, Special Emerger 20-22, Extended Body BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 20-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24

Streamers:  Slump Buster, Thin Mint, Sculpinator, Belly Ache Minnow, Wooly Buggers