Boulder Creek | Colorado Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

You can't go wrong with terrestrials,,, the past 2 months has gone from, black Ant to cicada to the cricket... size 14 black with wings ,,, The Cottonwood section on South Boulder and just east of town on the middle stem are loaded... nuff said :)

Fishing Report Last Updated:

8 / 16 / 2018

Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing Boulder Creek is currently Hot!

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
Sunrise Anglers

Water flow: 30+ -Middle // + - 119 gross

Visibility: 36 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 65 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: All Day ,,, Anytime

Best stretch: Canyon

Best access point: Pull outs in the canyon

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Middle Stem:: Midges, pmd, sallies, Golden's, Caddis, baetis, Drake's up high Walker,,,, south boulder:,,,midges, baetis,Drakes, mysis,

Fish species: Browns, Rainbows, Brooks, odd Cutthroat

Fishing season: Hybrid Tailwater / Year Round

Nearest airport: Denver International

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 4 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: Double Taper Trout Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Fly Line

Fly Name:	Fly Color:	Fly Size(s):
CDC Emerging Caddis	Dark	14, 16
Bead Head Emerging Sparkle Caddis Pupa	Grey	14
Prince Nymph	peacock	12-18
Hairwing Western Green Drake	G	10-16
Travis Para Ant	Black	14
Elk Wing Caddis	Tan wing	14-16

Grasshoppers	Y, T, grey	10
Caddis pupa	Dark	16
Sallies	Yellow	17
Micro streamer	W, B, Y, G	8

Techniques & Tips

dry/dry, nymph rig ,,, highstick the tight water

7-Day Forecast

Summer time temps return to low 90's,,,, South Boulder, given its mini tail water nature, is affected less by rains and is 20* cooler in water temp. Water is getting skinny so careful approach is a must...