Animas River
Antero Reservoir
Arkansas River
Arkansas River Tailwater
Big Thompson
Blue River
Boulder Creek
Cache la Poudre
Cimarron River
Clear Creek
Colorado River, Upper
Colorado River, Middle
Colorado River, Lower
Dolores River
Eagle River
Frying Pan River
Gunnison River
North Platte River
Rio Grande
Roaring Fork River
Rocky Mountain National Park
San Miguel River
South Platte River, 11-Mile
South Platte River, Below Spinney Mountain Reservoir
South Platte River, Cheeseman-Chatfield
Spinney Reservoir
Taylor River
Uncompahgre River
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| Bucking Rainbow Outfitters |
Water flow: 35 cfs tailwaters, 85 cfs town
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 39 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: mid afternoon
Best stretch: Tailwaters of Stagecoach, sarvis
Best access point:
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
midges, bluewings, eggs, leeches and streamers
Fish species: Trout
Fishing season: Winter
Nearest airport: Hayden, HDN
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
mid morning midges. Nymphing egg patterns and small midges. A few Bluewings showing up. Streamers are working well.
warming trend coming.
