Happy Fourth of July to all of our fishing family! As summer takes hold, we are thrilled to announce that now is the prime time for fishing on the Eagle and Upper Colorado Rivers. With the biggest week of the year upon us, we’re seeing excellent conditions that promise fantastic fishing opportunities. The rivers are teeming with life, and all sections of the Eagle River are proving fruitful for both wade and float fishermen. Especially enticing are the recent bug hatches, including the peak of the Yellow Sallies, Pale morning duns, Blue wing olives, and the mesmerizing evening caddis dance.
However, as good as it is right now, we must be aware of the developing seasonal challenges. With peak runoff already behind us, we’re about two weeks ahead of schedule. This brings concerns of low water and hot temperatures, highlighting the importance of environmental stewardship and cautious fishing practices. We are reaching 60 degrees in the mid river and low to mid 60’s in gypsum. Please be aware and mindful of this as you are out on the water. Predicted summer monsoons could alleviate these issues, but with current predictions indicating less than a week left of prime conditions on the Upper Eagle without significant rain, now is the moment to take advantage of these opportunities. We are currently sitting at high and low flow of 500 cfs and mid 400s in Avon with just a few short days of floating it left.
Mandy Hertzfeld