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Rocky Mountain National Park
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Water flow: 13.8 cfs below bridge Breckenridge 57.4 cfs below Dillon Res 140 Green Mountain Res.
Visibility: 48 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 39 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: From 10am to 4pm
Best stretch: Below the dam in Silverthorne
Best access point: Outlets
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Midges, Mysis shrimp below the dam. Look for some midge activity on the warmer days, try midges underneath in olive, red, and black colors. Egg pattens as well for this time of the year And Baetis patterns have been working as well. The shop is open for business and for guiding as well!!
Fish species: Trout
Fishing season: Year Round (Prime: June 15 - November 30)
Nearest airport: DIA, Kremmling, Eagle
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
The Blue River is divided into 3 sections, the Blue in Breckenridge, the Blue below lake Dillon and the Blue below Green Mountain reservoir. The Blue River is a tailwater river that fishes throughout the year depending on the proximity to the dam. There are amazing Caddis, Midges, Stones and Mayfly hatches, with the Green Drake hatch being the most renowned.
Nymphing has been the ticket for producing fish. Rs 2's, disco midges, zebra's, miracle midges and Radiation baetis are a great starting point.
Wintery weather this week with highs around 30.