Roaring Fork Valley Fly Fishing Report

Fly Fishing Report for the 4 rivers in the Roaring Fork Valley, Roaring Fork River, Frying Pan River, Colorado River and the Crystal River. The fishing report is updated regularly so check back often for current information. If you have any questions call us or contact us for the most current conditions and fly fishing report. We also have a hatch chart available for general bug hatch information.

Frying Pan River Fishing Report

February 3, 2012

The Frying Pan River is fishing very well right now. There are still some Browns spawning and there is lots of midge larva and small Baetis activity. There is the odd rising fish still around, but mostly we are nymphing. Fishing has been happening from early to late in the day. Flows are holding at winter levels, about 90cfs. At these flows, you can access all the goodness that the 'Pan has to offer.

Dries: 22-24 dark bodied  midges; 18-20 Para Adams
Nymphs: 20-24 Bling Midge, black beauty, Miracle nymph, 16-18 Mysis Shrimp, #14-16 Eggs 18-22 Copper Johns, 18-20 Flash back pheasant tail, RS2, Magnymfico,
Streamers: #12-6 Crystal Buggers, Belly Dancer, Near Nuff Sculpin

Frying Pan River Flows

Roaring Fork River Fishing Report

February 3, 2012

We have excellent mid-winter conditions! Almost no edge ice, and little in the way of slushy ice flows. Midges, Caddis Larva, and  Winter Stones are on the menu. A big heavy Copper John or Stone Nymph makes a great weight right now, and eggs will be an excellent attractor nymph all winter long. Begin to look for fish feeding in thigh to waist deep water when they are active. Best fishing is in mid-late afternoon.

Call us for current conditions or stop by to find out more before floating or wading.

Dries: Maybe the odd Midge adult now and then(think late Feb)
Nymphs: Orange, Chartreuse, Oregon cheese Eggs. 16-20 Red, black, olive Biot Midge Larva; Red and Black Rojo Midge; Ju-Ju Midge Larva. #12-18 Copper John;#10 Tung 20 incher, 18-14 Prince.
Streamers: #12-6 Crystal Buggers, Belly Dancer, Near Nuff Sculpin

Roaring Fork River Flows

Crystal River Fishing Report

February 3, 2012

Stick to the Crystal in Carbondale during the winter. Fish pools and fish small.

Nymphs: small midges, small prince,

Crystal River Flows

Colorado River Fishing Report

February 3, 2012

We are floating and wading the Colorado River. (Remember that the south Canyon  Ramp is Closed in winter with a locked gate.) Some fish are being caught on the move, but mostly, use the boat to get from hole to hole. Midges, Caddis Larva, and  Winter Stones are on the menu. A big heavy Copper John or Stone Nymph or Prince make s a great weight right now, and on some days the fish just can't ignore that big cheeseburger as it drifts by.  Best fishing is in mid-late afternoon. Active fish are showing up in thigh to waist deep water on the warmest days.

Call us for current conditions before you come up.

Dries: Some fish rising to #18-20 midges, but t is not common.
Nymphs: Orange, Chartreuse, Oregon cheese Eggs. 16-20 Red, black, olive Biot Midge Larva; Red and Black Rojo Midge; Ju-Ju Midge Larva. #12-18 Copper John;#10 Tung 20 incher #18-10 Prince.
Streamers: #12-6 Crystal Buggers, Belly Dancer, Near Nuff Sculpin

Colorado River Flows

Still Waters

February 3, 2012

As thumper said, "The water's stiff".

Stop by and stock up on flies or just check out some of our new patterns. Please see our Hatch Chart and contact us for fly recommendations or to book a guided fly fishing trip.