The Vail Valley and surrounding waters have received a healthy dose of rain over the past several days, with more precipitation in the forecast. This shift in weather has brought a much-needed boost in flows on the Eagle River, providing relief from warm summer water temperatures. Thanks to the cooler, oxygen-rich conditions, anglers can now […]
The South Platte at Deckers has settled in at 250 cfs, and fishing’s looking pretty good! Water temps are staying reasonably cool throughout the day, and the fish have been happy as a result. Bigger bugs have been the name of the game; don’t be afraid to size up your nymphs a bit! That being […]
fishing outlook 8/15/25 Eagle River: Water temperatures on the mid to lower Eagle are hitting 65°F or higher by noon each day. If you’re fishing in the afternoon be sure to carry a thermometer. Cooler water can be found farther upriver, so plan your day accordingly. Trout thrive in cooler water (45–62°F). If you’re hooking […]
The South Platte near Deckers saw yet another bump this week and flows are up at just about 300cfs. If you thought the fishing was good at 250cfs wait until you see how happy these trout are at 300. Big bugs have been on the menu and you really can’t go wrong, whether you want […]
fishing outlook: week ahead 8/5/25 We are seeing warm water temps on the lower Eagle at 65 degrees or more by noon everyday. Make sure to carry a thermometer with you if you plan to fish in the afternoon or on the lower stretches of the Eagle. The higher up river you go the cooler […]
Flows on The South Platte near Deckers have seen a little bump in the last few days from 240cfs to just shy or 270cfs. The increase in flows has knocked some of the bigger bugs loose from the banks and our guides have been having a lot of success with larger nymph rigs. Make sure […]