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Clear Creek
Report Date: 05/08/2012-
A good close to town option
Reporter: Trout's Staff
Flow Conditions:
Water Clarity: Clear with a chance of stain.
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
Seasonal Overview:
Close to Denver, Clear Creek is no secret. But this doesn't mean you can't have a good day on the water. An insider trick for this time of year is to begin your fishing around 10am, driving up to where you begin to come across tunnels on Hwy 6. These tunnels allow the angler a great opportunity to "hike" away from the river, seeking a bit more serenity, peace and quiet.
Current Hatches:
Recommended Flies
Dries: Parachute Adams 16-22, Parachute BWO 16-22, Griffiths Gnat 16-22, Tailwater Humpy 16-20, Gulper Special 16-20 Nymphs: Wired Stone 10-16 (brown), Barrs Emerger BWO 18-22, Olive Hares Ear 16-20, Pheasant Tail 16-22, Prince Nymph 16-20 Streamers: Belly Ache Minnow, Belly Dancer Bullethead, Sculpzilla, Jaw Breaker Jig, Sculpin Leach
Tips & Tricks
Fish are holding in the deeper runs and tailouts. Similar to most fisheries in the state, fish are beginning to hunker down for winter. Put the fly on their nose and you stand a chance.
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