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Water flow: 31CFS at canyon mouth
Visibility: 50 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 36 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: Mid Day
Best stretch: All through canyon
Best access point: Numerous pullouts along HWY 14.
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Stoneflies, Caddis and Midges
Fish species: Trout
Fishing season: Year round fishery
Nearest airport: Denver International Airport
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Clear Sink Tip Fly Line
The Cache la Poudre River (French for "powder store"), begins in Poudre Lake just east of the Continental Divide at Milner Pass in Rocky Mountain National Park. The water flows north into Roosevelt National Forest, picking up numerous creeks as it progresses. After 30 miles, the current veers around to the east and begins coursing through a deep canyon. Near this turning point lies the Big South trailhead, ...
BWO nymphs & emergers. Later in the day best. Streamers.
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