Big Thompson River
Recent Guide Reports
Trending Flies in Recent Reports
- Parachute Adams
- Elk Hair Caddis
- Ant
- Thin Mint
- Leech
- Woolly Bugger
- Chubby Chernoble
- Stimulator
- PMD
- Hopper
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Recent Guide Reports
Sep 02
Estes Angler
Big Thompson - RMNP
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9/2/24. The flows of the Big Thompson River through Moraine Park are currently running at19cfs. The Big Thompson, Glacier Creek, Fall River are fishing well. Dry flies try Adams, Parachute Adams, Sparkle Dun, Green Drakes, Yellow Sallies, Chubby Chernobyls, Ants and Beetle patterns, Deer and Elk Hair Caddis. Nymphs try Zebra Midge, Copper Johns, Poison Tungs, Radiation Baetis, Juju Midge, Juju baetis, Brassie. Streamer patterns include thin Mints, Woolly Buggers Blk, Olive, Leech Patterns in Blk, Brown and Olive.
Special Note: As of 9/1/24 Special park area closures. Meadow closures are in place between the hours of 5 pm to 10 am. These include meadow areas of Horseshoe Park, Upper Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park, Harbison Meadows. These areas are closed to all foot or Horseback off established roads and trails. Fishing locations along the Fall River, Thompson River, Colorado River that are accessed by walking through closed meadow areas are closed to fishing between the hours of 5 pm to 7 am. Any Questions please talk to the Ranger Station Employees when you enter the park. Meadow park closures will remain in effect through 10/31/2024.
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9/2/24. The flows of the Big Thompson River through Moraine Park are currently running at19cfs. The Big Thompson, Glacier Creek, Fall River are fishing well. Dry flies try Adams, Parachute Adams, Sparkle Dun, Green Drakes, Yellow Sallies, Chubby Chernobyls, Ants and Beetle patterns, Deer and Elk Hair Caddis. Nymphs try Zebra Midge, Copper Johns, Poison Tungs, Radiation Baetis, Juju Midge, Juju baetis, Brassie. Streamer patterns include thin Mints, Woolly Buggers Blk, Olive, Leech Patterns in Blk, Brown and Olive.
Special Note: As of 9/1/24 Special park area closures. Meadow closures are in place between the hours of 5 pm to 10 am. These include meadow areas of Horseshoe Park, Upper Beaver Meadows, Moraine Park, Harbison Meadows. These areas are closed to all foot or Horseback off established roads and trails. Fishing locations along the Fall River, Thompson River, Colorado River that are accessed by walking through closed meadow areas are closed to fishing between the hours of 5 pm to 7 am. Any Questions please talk to the Ranger Station Employees when you enter the park. Meadow park closures will remain in effect through 10/31/2024.
Sep 02
Estes Angler
Big Thompson - Canyon
Updated 9/2/24. The flows into Lake Estes are currently 59cfs. As of this post current flows out of Lake Estes are now running at 70 cfs. Patts Rubber Leg, Grey Sparkle Wing RS2, Soft Hackle Sow Bugs, CDC Pheasant tails, Green Tickets, Mole Flies Drowned, Copper John, Hares Ear, Dry flies include Ants, Hoppers, Stimulator patterns, Elk Hair Caddis, Mole Flies, Adams, Parachute Adams, Chubby Chernobyl, BWOs, PMDs. Woolly Buggers try Black, Olive, Thin Mint. leech patterns in Black, Brown, Olive.
Updated 9/2/24. The flows into Lake Estes are currently 59cfs. As of this post current flows out of Lake Estes are now running at 70 cfs. Patts Rubber Leg, Grey Sparkle Wing RS2, Soft Hackle Sow Bugs, CDC Pheasant tails, Green Tickets, Mole Flies Drowned, Copper John, Hares Ear, Dry flies include Ants, Hoppers, Stimulator patterns, Elk Hair Caddis, Mole Flies, Adams, Parachute Adams, Chubby Chernobyl, BWOs, PMDs. Woolly Buggers try Black, Olive, Thin Mint. leech patterns in Black, Brown, Olive.
Aug 25
Estes Angler
Big Thompson - RMNP
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8/26/24. The flows of the Big Thompson River through Moraine Park are currently running at 31 cfs. The Big Thompson, Glacier Creek, Fall River are fishing well. Dry flies try Adams, Parachute Adams, Sparkle Dun, Green Drakes, Yellow Sallies, Chubby Chernobyls, Ants and Beetle patterns, Deer and Elk Hair Caddis. Nymphs try Zebra Midge, Copper Johns, Poison Tungs, Radiation Baetis, Juju Midge, Juju baetis, Brassie. Streamer patterns include thin Mints, Woolly Buggers Blk, Olive, Leech Patterns in Blk, Brown and Olive. Note: With all the rainfall in the park would highly recommend long sleeve shirts and bug spray while fishing all park rivers.
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8/26/24. The flows of the Big Thompson River through Moraine Park are currently running at 31 cfs. The Big Thompson, Glacier Creek, Fall River are fishing well. Dry flies try Adams, Parachute Adams, Sparkle Dun, Green Drakes, Yellow Sallies, Chubby Chernobyls, Ants and Beetle patterns, Deer and Elk Hair Caddis. Nymphs try Zebra Midge, Copper Johns, Poison Tungs, Radiation Baetis, Juju Midge, Juju baetis, Brassie. Streamer patterns include thin Mints, Woolly Buggers Blk, Olive, Leech Patterns in Blk, Brown and Olive. Note: With all the rainfall in the park would highly recommend long sleeve shirts and bug spray while fishing all park rivers.
Aug 18
Estes Angler
Big Thompson - Canyon
Updated 8/19/24. The flows into Lake Estes are currently 86 cfs. As of this post current flows out of Lake Estes are now running at 100 cfs. Patts Rubber Leg, Grey Sparkle Wing RS2, Soft Hackle Sow Bugs, CDC Pheasant tails, Green Tickets, Gray Sow Bugs, Blue Poison Tung. Dry flies include Ants, Hoppers, Stimulator patterns, Elk Hair Caddis, Adams, Parachute Adams, Chubby Chernobyl, BWOs, PMDs. Woolly Buggers try Black, Olive, Thin Mint. leech patterns in Black, Brown, Olive.
Updated 8/19/24. The flows into Lake Estes are currently 86 cfs. As of this post current flows out of Lake Estes are now running at 100 cfs. Patts Rubber Leg, Grey Sparkle Wing RS2, Soft Hackle Sow Bugs, CDC Pheasant tails, Green Tickets, Gray Sow Bugs, Blue Poison Tung. Dry flies include Ants, Hoppers, Stimulator patterns, Elk Hair Caddis, Adams, Parachute Adams, Chubby Chernobyl, BWOs, PMDs. Woolly Buggers try Black, Olive, Thin Mint. leech patterns in Black, Brown, Olive.