Spring Dry Fly Fishing on the Eagle River

Spring Dry Fly Fishing on the Eagle River

Fishing on the Eagle river these days has been good. How good? Check out Minturn Anglers guide Scott Thompson as he sticks some goodness on the dry in a single take.

Most of the great action happens from noon until 4pm on warm days. Fish are eating large midge larvae and pupa (#14,#16) on a nymph indicator rig. Top patterns include: #14 Guides Choice Hares Ear, Midge Bombs #16, 18 Red and Black, Tube Midge #14, 16, 18, (Black and Red), Tung Midge Olive #14, #16, red annelid #20, San Juan Worms (Pink, and Brown)

It’s time to nail down your 2026 fly fishing trip with Minturn Anglers.

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Spring Dry Fly Fishing on the Eagle River