Roaring Fork River
Lower (Below Carbondale)
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Trending Flies in Recent Reports
- Prince Nymph
- RS-2
- PMD
- Green Drake
- CDC Midge
- Imposter Pupa
- Parachute BWO
- Emerging Midge
- BWO
- Elk Hair Caddis
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Recent Guide Reports
Jul 30
Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
LOWER ROARING FORK- CARBONDALE TO GLENWOOD
FLOW: 760 in Glenwood Springs
WATER CONDITIONS: Clear and low
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: BWOs, Midges, PMDs, caddis, sculpins
THE LOW DOWN: In a nutshell, the lower river is fishing well, getting a bit technical, and is low and clear. A plethora of bugs are on the menu including pale morning duns, yellow sallies, caddis and a few BWOs.
We are seeing tons of PMDs, Sallies and Caddis out there and the streamer bite has been pretty strong, too. The Green Drakes are now heaviest around Aspen.
HATCHES: Caddis 16-18, Blue Winged Olives 18-20, PMDs 14-18, Yellow Sallies 14-16, Midges 18-26
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: BLMs 18-20, Freestone Emerger 20, RS2s 20-22, Polywing Emerger 18-20, Biot Baetis 18-20, Thread Body Baetis 18-20, Soft Hackle BWO 20-22, Imposters 20-22, Cat Poop 8-12, San Juan Worm 10, Twenty Incher 10-14, Jerome PMD 16-18, Prince Nymph 8-14
DRIES: Perfect Baetis 20-22, No Hackle Baetis 20-22, Melon Quill 16-18, Sparkledun PMD 14-18, Garcia's Mini Hot Sally 16, Ethawing Caddis 14-16, Pearl and Elk Caddis 14-18, Roy's Special Fryingpan Emerger 20-22, CDC Comparadun 18-20, Hatching Midge 20-22, HOH CDC Spent Midge 22-24, HOH CDC Midge Adult 24, Morgans Midge 18-20, Sprout Midge 18-20, Skittering Zelon Midge 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20
HINTS: Watch out for some pretty good hatches, especially when warm and cloudy.
Upper Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/uv/?site_no=09076300&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060
Middle Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?09081000
Lower Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?09085000
FLOW: 760 in Glenwood Springs
WATER CONDITIONS: Clear and low
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: BWOs, Midges, PMDs, caddis, sculpins
THE LOW DOWN: In a nutshell, the lower river is fishing well, getting a bit technical, and is low and clear. A plethora of bugs are on the menu including pale morning duns, yellow sallies, caddis and a few BWOs.
We are seeing tons of PMDs, Sallies and Caddis out there and the streamer bite has been pretty strong, too. The Green Drakes are now heaviest around Aspen.
HATCHES: Caddis 16-18, Blue Winged Olives 18-20, PMDs 14-18, Yellow Sallies 14-16, Midges 18-26
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: BLMs 18-20, Freestone Emerger 20, RS2s 20-22, Polywing Emerger 18-20, Biot Baetis 18-20, Thread Body Baetis 18-20, Soft Hackle BWO 20-22, Imposters 20-22, Cat Poop 8-12, San Juan Worm 10, Twenty Incher 10-14, Jerome PMD 16-18, Prince Nymph 8-14
DRIES: Perfect Baetis 20-22, No Hackle Baetis 20-22, Melon Quill 16-18, Sparkledun PMD 14-18, Garcia's Mini Hot Sally 16, Ethawing Caddis 14-16, Pearl and Elk Caddis 14-18, Roy's Special Fryingpan Emerger 20-22, CDC Comparadun 18-20, Hatching Midge 20-22, HOH CDC Spent Midge 22-24, HOH CDC Midge Adult 24, Morgans Midge 18-20, Sprout Midge 18-20, Skittering Zelon Midge 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20
HINTS: Watch out for some pretty good hatches, especially when warm and cloudy.
Upper Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/uv/?site_no=09076300&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060
Middle Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?09081000
Lower Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?09085000
Jul 21
Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
LOWER ROARING FORK- CARBONDALE TO GLENWOOD
FLOW: 770 in Glenwood Springs
WATER CONDITIONS: Clear and low
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: BWOs, Midges, golden stoneflies, PMDs, caddis, sculpins
THE LOW DOWN: In a nutshell, the lower river is fishing well, getting a bit technical, and is low and clear. A plethora of bugs are on the menu including pale morning duns, golden stones, yellow sallies, caddis and a few BWOs.
We are seeing tons of PMDs, Sallies and Caddis out there and the streamer bite has been pretty strong, too. The Green Drakes are now heaviest around Aspen.
HATCHES: Caddis 16-18, Blue Winged Olives 18-20, Golden Stones 8-12, PMDs 14-18, Yellow Sallies 14-16, Midges 18-26
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: BLMs 18-20, Freestone Emerger 20, RS2s 20-22, Polywing Emerger 18-20, Biot Baetis 18-20, Thread Body Baetis 18-20, Soft Hackle BWO 20-22, Imposters 20-22, Cat Poop 8-12, San Juan Worm 10, Twenty Incher 10-14, Jerome PMD 16-18, Prince Nymph 8-14
DRIES: Perfect Baetis 20-22, No Hackle Baetis 20-22, Melon Quill 16-18, Sparkledun PMD 14-18, Garcia's Mini Hot Sally 16, Ethawing Caddis 14-16, Pearl and Elk Caddis 14-18, Roy's Special Fryingpan Emerger 20-22, CDC Comparadun 18-20, Hatching Midge 20-22, HOH CDC Spent Midge 22-24, HOH CDC Midge Adult 24, Morgans Midge 18-20, Sprout Midge 18-20, Skittering Zelon Midge 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20
HINTS: Watch out for some pretty good hatches, especially when warm and cloudy.
Upper Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/uv/?site_no=09076300&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060
Middle Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?09081000
Lower Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?09085000
FLOW: 770 in Glenwood Springs
WATER CONDITIONS: Clear and low
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: BWOs, Midges, golden stoneflies, PMDs, caddis, sculpins
THE LOW DOWN: In a nutshell, the lower river is fishing well, getting a bit technical, and is low and clear. A plethora of bugs are on the menu including pale morning duns, golden stones, yellow sallies, caddis and a few BWOs.
We are seeing tons of PMDs, Sallies and Caddis out there and the streamer bite has been pretty strong, too. The Green Drakes are now heaviest around Aspen.
HATCHES: Caddis 16-18, Blue Winged Olives 18-20, Golden Stones 8-12, PMDs 14-18, Yellow Sallies 14-16, Midges 18-26
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: BLMs 18-20, Freestone Emerger 20, RS2s 20-22, Polywing Emerger 18-20, Biot Baetis 18-20, Thread Body Baetis 18-20, Soft Hackle BWO 20-22, Imposters 20-22, Cat Poop 8-12, San Juan Worm 10, Twenty Incher 10-14, Jerome PMD 16-18, Prince Nymph 8-14
DRIES: Perfect Baetis 20-22, No Hackle Baetis 20-22, Melon Quill 16-18, Sparkledun PMD 14-18, Garcia's Mini Hot Sally 16, Ethawing Caddis 14-16, Pearl and Elk Caddis 14-18, Roy's Special Fryingpan Emerger 20-22, CDC Comparadun 18-20, Hatching Midge 20-22, HOH CDC Spent Midge 22-24, HOH CDC Midge Adult 24, Morgans Midge 18-20, Sprout Midge 18-20, Skittering Zelon Midge 20-22, Griffiths Gnat 20
HINTS: Watch out for some pretty good hatches, especially when warm and cloudy.
Upper Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/uv/?site_no=09076300&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060
Middle Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?09081000
Lower Roaring Fork: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?09085000
Jul 21
Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
MIDDLE ROARING FORK- BASALT DOWNSTREAM TO CARBONDALE
FLOW: 483 cfs in Basalt
WATER CONDITIONS: Low and clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Green Drakes, Midges, Blue Winged Olives, golden stoneflies, Pale Morning Duns, Caddis, Yellow Sallies, sculpins
THE LOW DOWN: Like the upper, we're seeing improved dry fly activity with the Green Drake hatch, but the nymphing has been terrific once you get your appropriate fly in the right kind of water. The fish are fat and seem to have fed well through summer so far, and where you find one fish there is bound to be more.
Covering water is a great idea versus standing in one spot all day. If you are daunted by the Fork, swing in, get a map, and we'll show you our public access "secret" stashes we fish on our off-days.
HATCHES: Green Drakes 10-12, Blue Winged Olives 18-20, Caddis 14-18, Pale Morning Duns 14-18, Yellow Sallies 14-16, Midges 20-24
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS
NYMPHS: BLMs 18-20, Prince Nymphs 18-20, Pheasant Tails 18-24, Freestone Emerger 20, BH Polywing Emerger 18-20, Biot Baetis 18-20, Sparklewing RS2 20-22, Tailwater Assassin 20-22, Imposter 20-22, Lil Foamy 18-20, Neon Nightmare 20-22, Cat Poop 8-12, 20 Incher 10-14
DRIES: Royal Wulff 10-12, BDE Green Drake 12, EC Caddis 16-18, Elk Hair Caddis 14-18, Melon Quill 16-18, Sparkledun PMD 14-18, Hairy Sally 16, Perfect Baetis 20-22, No Hackle BWO 20-22, Bill's Midge Emerger 20-22, HOH CDC Midge Adult 24, Hatching Midge 20-22, Morgan's Para Midge 20-22
HINTS: Find some deep water where you can and keep an eye out for risers too
FLOW: 483 cfs in Basalt
WATER CONDITIONS: Low and clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Green Drakes, Midges, Blue Winged Olives, golden stoneflies, Pale Morning Duns, Caddis, Yellow Sallies, sculpins
THE LOW DOWN: Like the upper, we're seeing improved dry fly activity with the Green Drake hatch, but the nymphing has been terrific once you get your appropriate fly in the right kind of water. The fish are fat and seem to have fed well through summer so far, and where you find one fish there is bound to be more.
Covering water is a great idea versus standing in one spot all day. If you are daunted by the Fork, swing in, get a map, and we'll show you our public access "secret" stashes we fish on our off-days.
HATCHES: Green Drakes 10-12, Blue Winged Olives 18-20, Caddis 14-18, Pale Morning Duns 14-18, Yellow Sallies 14-16, Midges 20-24
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS
NYMPHS: BLMs 18-20, Prince Nymphs 18-20, Pheasant Tails 18-24, Freestone Emerger 20, BH Polywing Emerger 18-20, Biot Baetis 18-20, Sparklewing RS2 20-22, Tailwater Assassin 20-22, Imposter 20-22, Lil Foamy 18-20, Neon Nightmare 20-22, Cat Poop 8-12, 20 Incher 10-14
DRIES: Royal Wulff 10-12, BDE Green Drake 12, EC Caddis 16-18, Elk Hair Caddis 14-18, Melon Quill 16-18, Sparkledun PMD 14-18, Hairy Sally 16, Perfect Baetis 20-22, No Hackle BWO 20-22, Bill's Midge Emerger 20-22, HOH CDC Midge Adult 24, Hatching Midge 20-22, Morgan's Para Midge 20-22
HINTS: Find some deep water where you can and keep an eye out for risers too