Extremely low flows and higher than normal temperatures have taken a toll on the streams and rivers in and around the Vail Valley. There are several closures in place, and more on the way if the current weather conditions do not change. The Eagle River is under an all-day closure from Lake Creek in Edwards […]
The flows at Deckers are currently around 184 cfs, and the fishing remains excellent! Flows have eased off the higher early-summer levels but are still holding steady, keeping water temps in a good range through the mornings. Hatches of PMDs, caddis, midges, and tricos have kept both dry fly and nymph anglers busy, with trico […]
Low water conditions have created some of the best wade fishing opportunities of the season across Colorado. On the Eagle River, water temperatures below Wolcott are climbing into the mid to upper 60s by around 2:00 p.m., making early mornings the prime time to be on the water. Plan to fish early and wrap up […]
Fishing throughout the Vail Valley continues to be a game of the early bird gets the worm. With continued warm weather and lack of significant rain, temperatures on many of the rivers in the area are reaching high 60s to low 70s by early afternoon. Morning Dry fly fishing continues to be productive, and terrestrials […]
By late July, the freestones are running low, clear, and warm, and the trout know it. That doesn’t mean the fishing has to slow down — it just means it’s time to change zip codes. Some of the best action all summer happens away from the rivers, out on Colorado’s lakes, reservoirs, and warmwater fisheries. […]
The Eagle River has officially settled into summer mode, and anglers should expect classic low-water conditions across much of the river. With a below-average snowpack and an abbreviated runoff, flows are well below what we typically see this time of year, making stealth, precise presentations, and responsible angling more important than ever. Current conditions have […]
Flows on the Dream Stream are currently at 98 cfs, and the fishing is pretty technical at the moment. With Spinney being pretty low, flows are expected to stay low throughout the rest of the summer. Water temperatures are also an increasing concern, so try to get out early in the morning and plan to […]
The flows at Deckers are currently 255 cfs, and the fishing is great at the moment! The slightly higher flows have kept the water cool and the fish happy. Ample hatches of BWOs, caddis, midges, PMDs, and stoneflies have made for some awesome dry fly fishing in the afternoons, though good nymph fishing can be […]