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Boulder Creek

SOUTH PLATTE BASIN Fishing Report
Rating
2/5
Flow
29 cfs
Wind
11 mph
Temperature
38 °F
Low/High
33/57
Weather @SOUTH PLATTE BASIN - Updated April 22, 2024 - 3:38am by OpenWeather

Current River Flow Updates

Latest Update: 10/23/23

Boulder Creek is flowing at 9 CFS right now. Hopper-dropper or double-dry rigs are the way to go right now. Keep the offerings small with this low water. Hippy Stompers and 409's in a #16 are a solid choice. Drop a small bead-head off the back such as a pheasant tail or perdigon in an #18-20 or go with a smaller dry such as a parachute adams in a #16-20. With the low water, exploring steeper sections of the canyon is usually your best bet and don't be afraid to downsize your dropper tippet to 6x.

Historical River Flow

River Information

Boulder Creek is a wonderful little fishery that originates in the front range and runs through the town of Boulder. This creek holds primarily Rainbow and Brown trout, however Brook and Cutthroat trout live here as well. Dry fly fishing can be very good in the warmer months and a 3wt or smaller rod is ideal.

Seasonal Conditions

Boulder Creek can be fished year round. Midges are active throughout the year, however arguably the best way to fish this creek is in the warmer months with a dry dropper rig.

Additional River Information

Boulder Creek at Nederland

SOUTH PLATTE BASIN River Gauge View Detailed Information

  • Flow 29 cfs
  • Wind 11 mph
  • Temp 38 °F
  • High/Low 33/57

River access

From all the way in downtown Boulder to upstream in the canyon above the "falls", countless dirt pull offs exist. The N. Fork of Boulder Creek can also be accessed just above Barker reservoir in the town of Nederland.

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