Current Fishing Conditions:

Frozen until Spring '12

Dries: none

Nymphs:  none

Streamers:  none

Current Fishing Conditions:

Rocky Mountain Arsenal will open for fishing in April 2012.  Check back for specific dates and times.

For more information, go to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal website.

Current Fishing Conditions:

Fishing is going to turn off after the latest snow storm to hit Denver.  Expect flows to increase as the weather warms, creating poor conditions for fishing.  If you can find an open window of weather and clear water, fish can be caught in the deeper pools and runs.

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

Dries:  None

Streamers:  Mohair Leaches, Thin Mints, Slump Busters, Blind Crab

Current Fishing Conditions:

You may find some open water, but mostly iced in.  Look for a true winter tailwater such as Cheeseman or Big Thompson below Estes.

Current Fishing Conditions:

Flows are down to a mere trickle.  This lack of water forces you to stay high, just below the dam itself.  The canyon and lower reaches are iced in.  Fishing small midges, eggs, worms and attractor beadheads under an indicator should move some fish.

Current Fishing Conditions:

Despite a few "fishable" runs, the canyon portions of the Poudre are locked up in ice.  If you find yourself in the Fort, try wetting a line through town.  From past experience, I recall it being fairly good during the winter months.  Small midges and mayflies will be the ticket.

Current Fishing Conditions:

Ice.  Wait a few months and check it out when coming back from the ski hills.  Great place to wait out that horrendous I-70 ski traffic...just not right now. 

Current Fishing Conditions:

11-Mile Canyon on the South Platte has been benefitting from unseasonably warm temperatures, and the fishing has been quite productive.  Mostly subsurface activity, although the occasional hatch will bring fish to the surface.  Eggs, Scuds and Worms make good attractor flies, and any small midge or BWO nymph or emerger 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. 

Nymphs:  Worms, Scuds, Eggs, Not Much 20-24, Bling Midge 20-22, WD-40 20-22, Pheasant Tail 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:

If you're looking for a challenging, but rewarding day on the water, look to Cheesman Canyon.  The infamous and picturesque landscape of this famed stream will undoubtedly produce a memorable day.  The fishing will put your angling skills to the test.  Flows are up at 160 cfs, so the fish are feeling protected and feeding regularly.  Match the hatch and find the fish, and you'll have a great day on the water.  Mostly subsurface fishing, but there will be fish to be taken on the surface.

Nymphs:  Eggs, Scuds, Worms, Barrs Emerger 20-22, Mercury Midge 18-22, Pheasant Tail 18-24, Bling Midge 18-22, Capt'n Hook 20-22, Cheesman Emerger 20-22, Mercury Baetis 20-22

Dries:  Parachute Adams 20-22, Brooks Sprout Midge 20-24, Adult Midge 18-24

Streamers:  Slump Buster, Wooly Bugger, GB Bouface, Sculpzilla

Current Fishing Conditions:

Fishing has been very productive on the Decker's section of the South Platte River as of late.  An unusually warm January produced great water temps and insect hatches, and the fish took notice and were feeding aggresively.  February has proven to be more winter like, but fishing should remain strong for the near future.  The fish are feeding when conditions are ideal, which will mean the best fishing will be from 11am - 3pm daily.  Nymphing will be the most productive technique, although rising fish can be found when the conditions are right.  Lead with an egg, worm or micro stone-fly, and then try and imitate whatever midge or mayfly patter the fish may be keying in on.

Nymphs:  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

Streamers:  Slump Buster, Belly Ache Minnow, Sculpzilla

Current Fishing Conditions:

If you can find a good weather window, fishing on the Dream Stream has been fair to good.  Low flows have the fish a bit spooky, and not always wanting to feed.  Find feeding fish, and you'll have success.  Stealthy approaches are key, and 6X-7X tippet is a must.  Try sight fishing using no indicator, and a bright colored egg or scud as your lead fly.  These attractor flies work as great "visuals" beneath the surface, and can  help you monitor your drift.

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 remains closed due to work being done to Strontia Springs Reservoir.  Denver Water plans on reopening access to Waterton Canyon on March 1st, 2012.  

Current Fishing Conditions:

Perhaps you have that itch to fish, or your legs are beat from a great day of skiing.  If that sounds like you, dust off the fishing gear and give the Blue River through Silverthorne a good pounding.  With flows holding flat at around 55 c.f.s., the tailwater section of the Blue can be a great day of fun.  Though oftentimes finicky, the winter months can produce some of the best catch numbers due to the "lack" of pressure.  Concentrate your deep water nymphing in the troughs and "blue holes" found throughout the first 3/4 mile stretch directly below Lake Dillon.  The fish tend to hunker down in these deeper runs during the cold winter months.  Long fine leaders tapered down to 6x fluorocarbon and an assortment of small midges, mayflies, eggs, worms and mysis shrimp should help your chances.

Current Fishing Conditions:

If you're up for the adventure, the Blue below Green Mountain can be a great winter offering.  With flows around 250 c.f.s., fishing should be pretty straight forward.  Long nymph rigs consisting of midge pupae, mayflies, eggs, worms and scuds should bring fish to hand.  A few words of wisdom:

• Fish this area with a buddy, this is a very cold and isolated part of the state.
• No need to show up early, as the sun will not likely hit the canyon floor until late morning...if at all.
• Pack extra warm and dry clothes, bring them with you.
• Before dropping into the canyon, make sure you can drive back up the hill and make sure you can hike back out.  There is an insanely steep hill you will encounter on your way in and on your way out. 

Current Fishing Conditions:

It's possible, but your best bet is to head upstream just below Dillon Reservoir and hit the tailwater section.

Current Fishing Conditions:

If you find yourself in the upper reaches of the Colorado River, hit up the Williams Fork instead.  You may be pleasantly surprised.

Current Fishing Conditions:

It appears the gauge might be iced in, but typically flows are between 400-500 c.f.s. this time of year.  Despite these flows, you're going to encounter a bunch of ice.  If you opt to head to the Upper C, search for water that sees sunlight for the majority of the day.  Here you may find some success. 

Current Fishing Conditions:

Headed to Vail or Aspen to ski?  If so, pack the fly fishing gear too.  The Eagle can provide some great fishing entertainment during the winter months.  Your best chances at finding productive water will in the sections just below the Edwards and Avon Sanitation Plants.  These two plants typically free up the Eagle from any ice for the first 3/4 of mile downstream.  The Avon access is going to have more public offerings, unlike the Edwards section that is surrounded by private property, leaving you only a 1/4 stretch to play with.  This time of year you need to be fishing midges, mayflies, eggs and worms on long leaders tapered down to 6x fluorocarbon.  Concentrate your presentations in the slow water or tailouts.  Subtle strikes will keep you guessing.

Current Fishing Conditions:

The Gore is an often overlooked winter gem.  If you're headed to Vail to ski, toss in your fly fishing gear too.  Pick your days wisely, especially now that winter has begun to show its face.  Your best bet at finding open water is between Donovan Park Pavilion, upstream and through Lionshead Village.  Just downstream of the gondola, western part of Lionshead, you will find a small sanitation plant that pumps warmwater back into the Gore.  You can expect to find a higher percentage of feeding trout in the first 1/2 mile below this plant.  Small midges, mayflies, flashworms and eggs on long fine tippets are the name of the game. 

Current Fishing Conditions:

With flows between 45-50 c.f.s., the Willy's Fork seems like a raging torrent in comparision to other fisheries found in close proximity to the divide.  This is a fantastic winter offering and is lightly pressured this time of year.  Don your favorite pair of wading boots, preferably the kind with Vibram rubber soles, and hike into the middle and upper reaches of this tailwater fishery.  Though low, flows are suitable enough to have a successful day...especially when ambient temperatures are on the warmer side.  Small midges, mayflies, eggs, worms, scuds on long fine leaders and tippets will hold the key to your success.