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Water flow: 38 cfs at Golden
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 32 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Anytime PM warmer water
Best stretch: Canyon ,,, temperature taken at Kermits
Best access point: canyon pulloffs
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
midges, baetis, Ant, Micro streamers, caddis, midges, midges
Fish species: Browns, Rainbows, Cutts
Fishing season: All year
Nearest airport: Denver Int. Airport
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 6X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 4 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Double Taper Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
The Clear Creek watershed is truely amazing. Suffering from the ravages of mining for the last century, parts of Clear Creek are back and producing healthy populations of rainbows, browns, and in higher stretches, cutthroat. Starting on the eastern slopes of the continental divide, Clear Creek begins its journey to the Platte River on Loveland Pass. This upper section is a mixture of private and forest land. ...
classic pocket water, larger pools and runs require a slower approach when throwing drys, high sticking, or indicator nymphing
Small warm up will open more areas in the canyon Silver baetis are showing