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Blue River - at Breckenridge

COLORADO BASIN Fishing Report
Rating
3/5
Flow
64 cfs
Wind
5 mph
Temperature
31 °F
Low/High
31/53
Weather @COLORADO BASIN - Updated April 22, 2024 - 3:39am by OpenWeather

Current River Flow Updates

Latest Update: 10/4/23

Flows are now at 33.4 cfs. You'll want to look for fish holding in deeper pockets/plunge pools. Try small streamers, as well as nymphing rigs. For nymphing rigs, Eggs, Leeches, and Worms sizes #12-16 with Midge/Baetis patterns sizes #18-22 have worked well. On warmer afternoons try these same patterns beneath a size #14-16 hopper for dropper rigs. Also, Adult Mayflies #14-18 and Griffiths Gnats #18-22 are great options for dry fly fishing.

Historical River Flow

River Information

This section of the Blue River is a great small stream fishery that begins its journey just south of Breckenridge at Hoosier Pass. Through town the river has seen extensive stream improvements which has helped the population of small to medium sized wild rainbow and brown trout. A 2-4 wt rod is ideal for the close quarters fishing done here. A hopper dropper rig is going to be the most effective way to fish this section during the warmer months.



Seasonal Conditions

Fishing during the warmer months is going to be most effective with a hopper dropper rig. Small streamers like a Woolly Bugger or a Lil Kim can also produce some exciting takes. On a low-light or overcast day hatches of baetis, caddis and midges are not uncommon. During the winter months its best to look elsewhere due to ice buildup and low flows.

Additional River Information

Blue River near Dillon

COLORADO BASIN River Gauge View Detailed Information

  • Flow 64 cfs
  • Wind 5 mph
  • Temp 31 °F
  • High/Low 31/53

River access

The majority of public access on this stretch is a length of river called "The Steps." With an abundance of deep pools and rock walls, there are plenty of places for trout to reside. There is also a bike path that follows the river most of the way downstream making it easy to access. Don't look past the inlet where the Blue pours into Dillon Reservoir. On occasion some larger lake fish have been pulled out of this inlet so be ready for anything! Stop by the Frisco shop before you head out to get a better understanding of this small but productive fishery.

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