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Aug 26
Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
LOWER ROARING FORK - CARBONDALE DOWNSTREAM TO GLENWOOD
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED!
FLOW: 720 CFS in Glenwood Springs and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Yellow Sallies, Craneflies, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOW DOWN: We are hearing Fryingpan flows should drop significantly at the end of August, but the lower river should stay cool enough.
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Water from Ruedi Reservoir has returned the Fork to a healthy, fishable temperature into the afternoons, and all CPW closures have been lifted down to the confluence with the Colorado. Of course, daytime air temps are still reaching the 90s, so it's best to keep an eye on water temperatures for yourself regardless of closure status.
Most of our fishing has been under the indicator, but no shortage of fish is being brought to the nets. Just like upriver, we have been leading with stonefly nymphs to small baetis/midge trailers, usually fished deep along the center line. That said, running something like a hopper-dropper up along the shelves isn't out of the question and can spark some exciting eats on the right day.
HATCHES: Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Craneflies, Caddis, Midges, Blue Winged Olives
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stonefly 8-12, Rust Murder She Wrote 18-20, Tim Heng's BLM 18-20, Tungsten Two Bead Nymph Black 18-20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Stott's Mercury Bad Carl Grey 20, BMW Foam Top RS2 Black 20-22, Mercury Bead RS2 Grey 22, Pandemic BWO Emerger 20-22, Freestone Emerger Olive 22, Internal Wire Tube Midge Black/Red 20, Desert Storm Midge Fluor. Orange 22, TC Custom Midge Red/Clear 20-22
DRIES: Rogue Foam Golden Stone 8-10, Egg Layer Golden Stone 6-8, Grillos Pizza Delivery 6, Mercers Stealth Link PMD 16-18, AKs Melon Quill 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 18-24, TC Custom Collette's BWO 20-22, Bill Fitzsimmons' Trailing Shuck Midge Emerger 22-24, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24
STREAMERS: Craven's Swim Coach, Circus Peanut, Grease Monkey, Barr's Slumpbuster, Devourer of Souls, Hansen's Meal Ticket, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor,
HINTS: The best hatches should be seen on cloudier, crappier days.
Real Time
ROADIFCO (Upper River in Aspen)
ROAEMMCO (Middle River in Basalt)
ROAGLECO (Lower River in Glenwood Springs)
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED!
FLOW: 720 CFS in Glenwood Springs and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Yellow Sallies, Craneflies, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOW DOWN: We are hearing Fryingpan flows should drop significantly at the end of August, but the lower river should stay cool enough.
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Water from Ruedi Reservoir has returned the Fork to a healthy, fishable temperature into the afternoons, and all CPW closures have been lifted down to the confluence with the Colorado. Of course, daytime air temps are still reaching the 90s, so it's best to keep an eye on water temperatures for yourself regardless of closure status.
Most of our fishing has been under the indicator, but no shortage of fish is being brought to the nets. Just like upriver, we have been leading with stonefly nymphs to small baetis/midge trailers, usually fished deep along the center line. That said, running something like a hopper-dropper up along the shelves isn't out of the question and can spark some exciting eats on the right day.
HATCHES: Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Craneflies, Caddis, Midges, Blue Winged Olives
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stonefly 8-12, Rust Murder She Wrote 18-20, Tim Heng's BLM 18-20, Tungsten Two Bead Nymph Black 18-20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Stott's Mercury Bad Carl Grey 20, BMW Foam Top RS2 Black 20-22, Mercury Bead RS2 Grey 22, Pandemic BWO Emerger 20-22, Freestone Emerger Olive 22, Internal Wire Tube Midge Black/Red 20, Desert Storm Midge Fluor. Orange 22, TC Custom Midge Red/Clear 20-22
DRIES: Rogue Foam Golden Stone 8-10, Egg Layer Golden Stone 6-8, Grillos Pizza Delivery 6, Mercers Stealth Link PMD 16-18, AKs Melon Quill 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 18-24, TC Custom Collette's BWO 20-22, Bill Fitzsimmons' Trailing Shuck Midge Emerger 22-24, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24
STREAMERS: Craven's Swim Coach, Circus Peanut, Grease Monkey, Barr's Slumpbuster, Devourer of Souls, Hansen's Meal Ticket, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor,
HINTS: The best hatches should be seen on cloudier, crappier days.
Real Time
ROADIFCO (Upper River in Aspen)
ROAEMMCO (Middle River in Basalt)
ROAGLECO (Lower River in Glenwood Springs)
Aug 26
Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
MIDDLE ROARING FORK - BASALT DOWNSTREAM TO CARBONDALE
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED!
FLOW: 602 CFS at Basalt and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Pale Morning Duns, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOWDOWN: We are hearing Fryingpan flows should drop significantly at the end of August.
Be a Pain in the A.N.S.! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
We're all pumped to see an influx of cold, clear water coming from the Fryingpan into this stretch of the Fork. Even the fish have been happier, healthier and hungrier. As far as hatches go, expect to see a few BWOs and Midges at low light, and perhaps a few Caddis in the late afternoons, but most action has come on the nymph. Bigger water means more turbulence means we're back to leading with stonefly or worm patterns, usually followed by a "tiny shiny" like a Rainbow Warrior or a Sparklewing RS2.
With perfect temperatures and decent flows, fish are bound to be found in every type of water right now, from high in the riffles to deep in the tail outs. Take some time to slide that bobber around and do some hunting.
HATCHES: Pale Morning Duns 14-18, Caddis 16-18, Blue Winged Olives 18-22, Midges 18-24
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS
DRIES: Comparadun PMD 16-18, Film Critic PMD 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Traditional Adams 20-22, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24, Collette's BWO 18-22, Purple Haze Parachute Adams 18-20
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stone 8-12, Prince Nymph 14-18, Jigged Tungsten Red-Tie PT 18-20, Tungsten 2 Bead Nymph Olive 18, Jigged Iron Lotus 18, Jigged Hares Ear 16-18, Stott's Juggernaut 20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Barr's Emerger 18-22, Neon Nightmare 22-24, Bling Midge Charcoal/Tan 20-24
STREAMERS: Tungsten Double Mint, Tungsten Thin Mint, Craven's Baby Gonga, Carlton Banks, Circus Peanut, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor
HINTS: Shorter rigs than you're used to will help this time of year. With water this low, suspended rigs through the riffles will save you some money on flies.
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED!
FLOW: 602 CFS at Basalt and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Pale Morning Duns, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOWDOWN: We are hearing Fryingpan flows should drop significantly at the end of August.
Be a Pain in the A.N.S.! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
We're all pumped to see an influx of cold, clear water coming from the Fryingpan into this stretch of the Fork. Even the fish have been happier, healthier and hungrier. As far as hatches go, expect to see a few BWOs and Midges at low light, and perhaps a few Caddis in the late afternoons, but most action has come on the nymph. Bigger water means more turbulence means we're back to leading with stonefly or worm patterns, usually followed by a "tiny shiny" like a Rainbow Warrior or a Sparklewing RS2.
With perfect temperatures and decent flows, fish are bound to be found in every type of water right now, from high in the riffles to deep in the tail outs. Take some time to slide that bobber around and do some hunting.
HATCHES: Pale Morning Duns 14-18, Caddis 16-18, Blue Winged Olives 18-22, Midges 18-24
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS
DRIES: Comparadun PMD 16-18, Film Critic PMD 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Traditional Adams 20-22, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24, Collette's BWO 18-22, Purple Haze Parachute Adams 18-20
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stone 8-12, Prince Nymph 14-18, Jigged Tungsten Red-Tie PT 18-20, Tungsten 2 Bead Nymph Olive 18, Jigged Iron Lotus 18, Jigged Hares Ear 16-18, Stott's Juggernaut 20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Barr's Emerger 18-22, Neon Nightmare 22-24, Bling Midge Charcoal/Tan 20-24
STREAMERS: Tungsten Double Mint, Tungsten Thin Mint, Craven's Baby Gonga, Carlton Banks, Circus Peanut, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor
HINTS: Shorter rigs than you're used to will help this time of year. With water this low, suspended rigs through the riffles will save you some money on flies.
Aug 23
Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
LOWER ROARING FORK - CARBONDALE DOWNSTREAM TO GLENWOOD
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED!
FLOW: 720 CFS in Glenwood Springs and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Yellow Sallies, Craneflies, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOW DOWN
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Water from Ruedi Reservoir has returned the Fork to a healthy, fishable temperature into the afternoons, and all CPW closures have been lifted down to the confluence with the Colorado. Of course, daytime air temps are still reaching the 90s, so it's best to keep an eye on water temperatures for yourself regardless of closure status.
Most of our fishing has been under the indicator, but no shortage of fish is being brought to the nets. Just like upriver, we have been leading with stonefly nymphs to small baetis/midge trailers, usually fished deep along the center line. That said, running something like a hopper-dropper up along the shelves isn't out of the question and can spark some exciting eats on the right day.
HATCHES: Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Craneflies, Caddis, Midges, Blue Winged Olives
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stonefly 8-12, Rust Murder She Wrote 18-20, Tim Heng's BLM 18-20, Tungsten Two Bead Nymph Black 18-20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Stott's Mercury Bad Carl Grey 20, BMW Foam Top RS2 Black 20-22, Mercury Bead RS2 Grey 22, Pandemic BWO Emerger 20-22, Freestone Emerger Olive 22, Internal Wire Tube Midge Black/Red 20, Desert Storm Midge Fluor. Orange 22, TC Custom Midge Red/Clear 20-22
DRIES: Rogue Foam Golden Stone 8-10, Egg Layer Golden Stone 6-8, Grillos Pizza Delivery 6, Mercers Stealth Link PMD 16-18, AKs Melon Quill 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 18-24, TC Custom Collette's BWO 20-22, Bill Fitzsimmons' Trailing Shuck Midge Emerger 22-24, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24
STREAMERS: Craven's Swim Coach, Circus Peanut, Grease Monkey, Barr's Slumpbuster, Devourer of Souls, Hansen's Meal Ticket, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor,
HINTS: The best hatches should be seen on cloudier, crappier days.
Real Time
ROADIFCO (Upper River in Aspen)
ROAEMMCO (Middle River in Basalt)
ROAGLECO (Lower River in Glenwood Springs)
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED!
FLOW: 720 CFS in Glenwood Springs and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Yellow Sallies, Craneflies, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOW DOWN
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Water from Ruedi Reservoir has returned the Fork to a healthy, fishable temperature into the afternoons, and all CPW closures have been lifted down to the confluence with the Colorado. Of course, daytime air temps are still reaching the 90s, so it's best to keep an eye on water temperatures for yourself regardless of closure status.
Most of our fishing has been under the indicator, but no shortage of fish is being brought to the nets. Just like upriver, we have been leading with stonefly nymphs to small baetis/midge trailers, usually fished deep along the center line. That said, running something like a hopper-dropper up along the shelves isn't out of the question and can spark some exciting eats on the right day.
HATCHES: Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Craneflies, Caddis, Midges, Blue Winged Olives
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stonefly 8-12, Rust Murder She Wrote 18-20, Tim Heng's BLM 18-20, Tungsten Two Bead Nymph Black 18-20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Stott's Mercury Bad Carl Grey 20, BMW Foam Top RS2 Black 20-22, Mercury Bead RS2 Grey 22, Pandemic BWO Emerger 20-22, Freestone Emerger Olive 22, Internal Wire Tube Midge Black/Red 20, Desert Storm Midge Fluor. Orange 22, TC Custom Midge Red/Clear 20-22
DRIES: Rogue Foam Golden Stone 8-10, Egg Layer Golden Stone 6-8, Grillos Pizza Delivery 6, Mercers Stealth Link PMD 16-18, AKs Melon Quill 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 18-24, TC Custom Collette's BWO 20-22, Bill Fitzsimmons' Trailing Shuck Midge Emerger 22-24, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24
STREAMERS: Craven's Swim Coach, Circus Peanut, Grease Monkey, Barr's Slumpbuster, Devourer of Souls, Hansen's Meal Ticket, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor,
HINTS: The best hatches should be seen on cloudier, crappier days.
Real Time
ROADIFCO (Upper River in Aspen)
ROAEMMCO (Middle River in Basalt)
ROAGLECO (Lower River in Glenwood Springs)
Aug 23
Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
MIDDLE ROARING FORK - BASALT DOWNSTREAM TO CARBONDALE
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED!
FLOW: 602 CFS at Basalt and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Pale Morning Duns, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOWDOWN:
Be a Pain in the A.N.S.! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
We're all pumped to see an influx of cold, clear water coming from the Fryingpan into this stretch of the Fork. Even the fish have been happier, healthier and hungrier. As far as hatches go, expect to see a few BWOs and Midges at low light, and perhaps a few Caddis in the late afternoons, but most action has come on the nymph. Bigger water means more turbulence means we're back to leading with stonefly or worm patterns, usually followed by a "tiny shiny" like a Rainbow Warrior or a Sparklewing RS2.
With perfect temperatures and decent flows, fish are bound to be found in every type of water right now, from high in the riffles to deep in the tail outs. Take some time to slide that bobber around and do some hunting.
HATCHES: Pale Morning Duns 14-18, Caddis 16-18, Blue Winged Olives 18-22, Midges 18-24
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS
DRIES: Comparadun PMD 16-18, Film Critic PMD 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Traditional Adams 20-22, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24, Collette's BWO 18-22, Purple Haze Parachute Adams 18-20
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stone 8-12, Prince Nymph 14-18, Jigged Tungsten Red-Tie PT 18-20, Tungsten 2 Bead Nymph Olive 18, Jigged Iron Lotus 18, Jigged Hares Ear 16-18, Stott's Juggernaut 20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Barr's Emerger 18-22, Neon Nightmare 22-24, Bling Midge Charcoal/Tan 20-24
STREAMERS: Tungsten Double Mint, Tungsten Thin Mint, Craven's Baby Gonga, Carlton Banks, Circus Peanut, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor
HINTS: Shorter rigs than you're used to will help this time of year. With water this low, suspended rigs through the riffles will save you some money on flies.
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED!
FLOW: 602 CFS at Basalt and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Pale Morning Duns, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOWDOWN:
Be a Pain in the A.N.S.! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
We're all pumped to see an influx of cold, clear water coming from the Fryingpan into this stretch of the Fork. Even the fish have been happier, healthier and hungrier. As far as hatches go, expect to see a few BWOs and Midges at low light, and perhaps a few Caddis in the late afternoons, but most action has come on the nymph. Bigger water means more turbulence means we're back to leading with stonefly or worm patterns, usually followed by a "tiny shiny" like a Rainbow Warrior or a Sparklewing RS2.
With perfect temperatures and decent flows, fish are bound to be found in every type of water right now, from high in the riffles to deep in the tail outs. Take some time to slide that bobber around and do some hunting.
HATCHES: Pale Morning Duns 14-18, Caddis 16-18, Blue Winged Olives 18-22, Midges 18-24
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS
DRIES: Comparadun PMD 16-18, Film Critic PMD 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Traditional Adams 20-22, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24, Collette's BWO 18-22, Purple Haze Parachute Adams 18-20
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stone 8-12, Prince Nymph 14-18, Jigged Tungsten Red-Tie PT 18-20, Tungsten 2 Bead Nymph Olive 18, Jigged Iron Lotus 18, Jigged Hares Ear 16-18, Stott's Juggernaut 20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Barr's Emerger 18-22, Neon Nightmare 22-24, Bling Midge Charcoal/Tan 20-24
STREAMERS: Tungsten Double Mint, Tungsten Thin Mint, Craven's Baby Gonga, Carlton Banks, Circus Peanut, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor
HINTS: Shorter rigs than you're used to will help this time of year. With water this low, suspended rigs through the riffles will save you some money on flies.
Aug 19
Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
LOWER ROARING FORK - CARBONDALE DOWNSTREAM TO GLENWOOD
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 20TH!
FLOW: 720 CFS in Glenwood Springs and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10 early in the day, afternoon closures in effect. Fryinpan River flow increases will cool the water down here, although the noon closure is still in effect.
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Pale Morning Duns, Yellow Sallies, Craneflies, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOW DOWN
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Water temperatures are an issue now, so we urge you to carry a thermometer and reel up when that water hits 68 degrees. Technically, voluntary closures only apply to the afternoons, but it's the angler's responsibility to keep an eye on water temperatures and fish behavior mid-summer, regardless of time of day.
Limit any time the fish spend out of the water, keeping pictures quick or skipping the showmanship altogether. We cant control the flows or the temperatures, but its up to us to act accordingly to protect our precious resources.
Most of the action on the lower Fork has gone sub-surface. Generally, we are nymphing the center line with small, shiny nymphs. Think about the places where the trout can stay cool and covered in this low, warm water. Hopper-dropper can be effective and lead to some exciting eats on top when the weather is right, but dont expect to bring them up in numbers to the hopper.
HATCHES: Pale Morning Duns, Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Craneflies, Caddis, Midges, Blue Winged Olives
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stonefly 8-12, Rust Murder She Wrote 18-20, Tim Heng's BLM 18-20, Tungsten Two Bead Nymph Black 18-20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Stott's Mercury Bad Carl Grey 20, BMW Foam Top RS2 Black 20-22, Mercury Bead RS2 Grey 22, Pandemic BWO Emerger 20-22, Freestone Emerger Olive 22, Internal Wire Tube Midge Black/Red 20, Desert Storm Midge Fluor. Orange 22, TC Custom Midge Red/Clear 20-22
DRIES: Rogue Foam Golden Stone 8-10, Egg Layer Golden Stone 6-8, Grillos Pizza Delivery 6, Mercers Stealth Link PMD 16-18, AKs Melon Quill 16-18, HOH CDC Thorax PMD 16-18, Quasi-No Hackle PMD 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 18-24, TC Custom Collette's BWO 20-22, Bill Fitzsimmons' Trailing Shuck Midge Emerger 22-24, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24
STREAMERS: Craven's Swim Coach, Circus Peanut, Grease Monkey, Barr's Slumpbuster, Devourer of Souls, Hansen's Meal Ticket, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor,
HINTS: The best hatches should be seen on cloudier, crappier days.
Real Time
ROADIFCO (Upper River in Aspen)
ROAEMMCO (Middle River in Basalt)
ROAGLECO (Lower River in Glenwood Springs)
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 20TH!
FLOW: 720 CFS in Glenwood Springs and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10 early in the day, afternoon closures in effect. Fryinpan River flow increases will cool the water down here, although the noon closure is still in effect.
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Pale Morning Duns, Yellow Sallies, Craneflies, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOW DOWN
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Water temperatures are an issue now, so we urge you to carry a thermometer and reel up when that water hits 68 degrees. Technically, voluntary closures only apply to the afternoons, but it's the angler's responsibility to keep an eye on water temperatures and fish behavior mid-summer, regardless of time of day.
Limit any time the fish spend out of the water, keeping pictures quick or skipping the showmanship altogether. We cant control the flows or the temperatures, but its up to us to act accordingly to protect our precious resources.
Most of the action on the lower Fork has gone sub-surface. Generally, we are nymphing the center line with small, shiny nymphs. Think about the places where the trout can stay cool and covered in this low, warm water. Hopper-dropper can be effective and lead to some exciting eats on top when the weather is right, but dont expect to bring them up in numbers to the hopper.
HATCHES: Pale Morning Duns, Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Craneflies, Caddis, Midges, Blue Winged Olives
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stonefly 8-12, Rust Murder She Wrote 18-20, Tim Heng's BLM 18-20, Tungsten Two Bead Nymph Black 18-20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Stott's Mercury Bad Carl Grey 20, BMW Foam Top RS2 Black 20-22, Mercury Bead RS2 Grey 22, Pandemic BWO Emerger 20-22, Freestone Emerger Olive 22, Internal Wire Tube Midge Black/Red 20, Desert Storm Midge Fluor. Orange 22, TC Custom Midge Red/Clear 20-22
DRIES: Rogue Foam Golden Stone 8-10, Egg Layer Golden Stone 6-8, Grillos Pizza Delivery 6, Mercers Stealth Link PMD 16-18, AKs Melon Quill 16-18, HOH CDC Thorax PMD 16-18, Quasi-No Hackle PMD 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 18-24, TC Custom Collette's BWO 20-22, Bill Fitzsimmons' Trailing Shuck Midge Emerger 22-24, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24
STREAMERS: Craven's Swim Coach, Circus Peanut, Grease Monkey, Barr's Slumpbuster, Devourer of Souls, Hansen's Meal Ticket, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor,
HINTS: The best hatches should be seen on cloudier, crappier days.
Real Time
ROADIFCO (Upper River in Aspen)
ROAEMMCO (Middle River in Basalt)
ROAGLECO (Lower River in Glenwood Springs)
Aug 19
Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
MIDDLE ROARING FORK - BASALT DOWNSTREAM TO CARBONDALE
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 20TH!
FLOW: 602 CFS at Basalt and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Green Drakes, Pale Morning Duns, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOWDOWN:
Be a Pain in the A.N.S.! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
The Fork around basalt has benefited from the increased flow out of Ruedi Reservoir. This stretch of river is the least prone to temperature concerns, often remaining perfectly fishable even through the warmest summers.
Weeks of high, bright sun are never the best for hatches, but we've been seeing great caddis and PMD fishing in the mornings and evenings. The streamer bite has been decent when overcast or low-light conditions exist.
HATCHES: Pale Morning Duns 14-18, Caddis 16-18, Green Drakes 10-14, Blue Winged Olives 18-22, Midges 18-24
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS
DRIES: Comparadun PMD 16-18, Film Critic PMD 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Double-Hackled Drake 12, HOH Last Chance Cripple Drake 12, TC Custom Sparkledun Drake 12-14, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Traditional Adams 20-22, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24, Collette's BWO 18-22, Purple Haze Parachute Adams 18-20
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stone 8-12, Prince Nymph 14-18, Griffin's Twenty Incher 12-16, Jigged Tungsten Red-Tie PT 18-20, Tungsten 2 Bead Nymph Olive 18, Jigged Iron Lotus 18, Jigged Hares Ear 16-18, Stott's Juggernaut 20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Barr's Emerger 18-22, Neon Nightmare 22-24, Bling Midge Charcoal/Tan 20-24
STREAMERS: Tungsten Double Mint, Tungsten Thin Mint, Craven's Baby Gonga, Carlton Banks, Circus Peanut, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor
HINTS: Shorter rigs than you're used to will help this time of year. With water this low, suspended rigs through the riffles will save you some money on flies.
ALL CLOSURES ON THE ROARING FORK RIVER HAVE BEEN LIFTED, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 20TH!
FLOW: 602 CFS at Basalt and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Green Drakes, Pale Morning Duns, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOWDOWN:
Be a Pain in the A.N.S.! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
The Fork around basalt has benefited from the increased flow out of Ruedi Reservoir. This stretch of river is the least prone to temperature concerns, often remaining perfectly fishable even through the warmest summers.
Weeks of high, bright sun are never the best for hatches, but we've been seeing great caddis and PMD fishing in the mornings and evenings. The streamer bite has been decent when overcast or low-light conditions exist.
HATCHES: Pale Morning Duns 14-18, Caddis 16-18, Green Drakes 10-14, Blue Winged Olives 18-22, Midges 18-24
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS
DRIES: Comparadun PMD 16-18, Film Critic PMD 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Double-Hackled Drake 12, HOH Last Chance Cripple Drake 12, TC Custom Sparkledun Drake 12-14, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Traditional Adams 20-22, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24, Collette's BWO 18-22, Purple Haze Parachute Adams 18-20
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stone 8-12, Prince Nymph 14-18, Griffin's Twenty Incher 12-16, Jigged Tungsten Red-Tie PT 18-20, Tungsten 2 Bead Nymph Olive 18, Jigged Iron Lotus 18, Jigged Hares Ear 16-18, Stott's Juggernaut 20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Barr's Emerger 18-22, Neon Nightmare 22-24, Bling Midge Charcoal/Tan 20-24
STREAMERS: Tungsten Double Mint, Tungsten Thin Mint, Craven's Baby Gonga, Carlton Banks, Circus Peanut, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor
HINTS: Shorter rigs than you're used to will help this time of year. With water this low, suspended rigs through the riffles will save you some money on flies.
Aug 11
Taylor Creek Fly Shop - Aspen
LOWER ROARING FORK - CARBONDALE DOWNSTREAM TO GLENWOOD
FLOW: 720 CFS in Glenwood Springs and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10 early in the day, afternoon closures in effect. Fryinpan River flow increases will cool the water down here, although the noon closure is still in effect.
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Pale Morning Duns, Yellow Sallies, Craneflies, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOW DOWN:
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Water temperatures are an issue now, so we urge you to carry a thermometer and reel up when that water hits 68 degrees. Technically, voluntary closures only apply to the afternoons, but it's the angler's responsibility to keep an eye on water temperatures and fish behavior mid-summer, regardless of time of day. Limit any time the fish spend out of the water, keeping pictures quick or skipping the showmanship altogether. We cant control the flows or the temperatures, but its up to us to act accordingly to protect our precious resources.
Most of the action on the lower Fork has gone sub-surface. Generally, we are nymphing the center line with small, shiny nymphs. Think about the places where the trout can stay cool and covered in this low, warm water. Hopper-dropper can be effective and lead to some exciting eats on top when the weather is right, but dont expect to bring them up in numbers to the hopper.
HATCHES: Pale Morning Duns, Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Craneflies, Caddis, Midges, Blue Winged Olives
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stonefly 8-12, Rust Murder She Wrote 18-20, Tim Heng's BLM 18-20, Tungsten Two Bead Nymph Black 18-20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Stott's Mercury Bad Carl Grey 20, BMW Foam Top RS2 Black 20-22, Mercury Bead RS2 Grey 22, Pandemic BWO Emerger 20-22, Freestone Emerger Olive 22, Internal Wire Tube Midge Black/Red 20, Desert Storm Midge Fluor. Orange 22, TC Custom Midge Red/Clear 20-22
DRIES: Rogue Foam Golden Stone 8-10, Egg Layer Golden Stone 6-8, Grillos Pizza Delivery 6, Mercers Stealth Link PMD 16-18, AKs Melon Quill 16-18, HOH CDC Thorax PMD 16-18, Quasi-No Hackle PMD 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 18-24, TC Custom Collette's BWO 20-22, Bill Fitzsimmons' Trailing Shuck Midge Emerger 22-24, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24
STREAMERS: Craven's Swim Coach, Circus Peanut, Grease Monkey, Barr's Slumpbuster, Devourer of Souls, Hansen's Meal Ticket, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor,
HINTS: The best hatches should be seen on cloudier, crappier days.
Real Time
ROADIFCO (Upper River in Aspen)
ROAEMMCO (Middle River in Basalt)
ROAGLECO (Lower River in Glenwood Springs)
FLOW: 720 CFS in Glenwood Springs and rising, a welcome sight!
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10 early in the day, afternoon closures in effect. Fryinpan River flow increases will cool the water down here, although the noon closure is still in effect.
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Pale Morning Duns, Yellow Sallies, Craneflies, Caddis, Blue Winged Olives, Midges, Stoneflies, Sculpins
THE LOW DOWN:
We have two wader and boot cleaning stations here at Taylor Creek! Clean Your Gear | Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Water temperatures are an issue now, so we urge you to carry a thermometer and reel up when that water hits 68 degrees. Technically, voluntary closures only apply to the afternoons, but it's the angler's responsibility to keep an eye on water temperatures and fish behavior mid-summer, regardless of time of day. Limit any time the fish spend out of the water, keeping pictures quick or skipping the showmanship altogether. We cant control the flows or the temperatures, but its up to us to act accordingly to protect our precious resources.
Most of the action on the lower Fork has gone sub-surface. Generally, we are nymphing the center line with small, shiny nymphs. Think about the places where the trout can stay cool and covered in this low, warm water. Hopper-dropper can be effective and lead to some exciting eats on top when the weather is right, but dont expect to bring them up in numbers to the hopper.
HATCHES: Pale Morning Duns, Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Craneflies, Caddis, Midges, Blue Winged Olives
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stonefly 8-12, Rust Murder She Wrote 18-20, Tim Heng's BLM 18-20, Tungsten Two Bead Nymph Black 18-20, Stott's Raisinette 20, Stott's Mercury Bad Carl Grey 20, BMW Foam Top RS2 Black 20-22, Mercury Bead RS2 Grey 22, Pandemic BWO Emerger 20-22, Freestone Emerger Olive 22, Internal Wire Tube Midge Black/Red 20, Desert Storm Midge Fluor. Orange 22, TC Custom Midge Red/Clear 20-22
DRIES: Rogue Foam Golden Stone 8-10, Egg Layer Golden Stone 6-8, Grillos Pizza Delivery 6, Mercers Stealth Link PMD 16-18, AKs Melon Quill 16-18, HOH CDC Thorax PMD 16-18, Quasi-No Hackle PMD 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Puterbaugh's Foam Caddis 16-18, Harrop's CDC Biot Dun BWO 20-22, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22, Rat-faced McDougal 16-18, Barr's Vis-a-Dun BWO 20-22, Parachute Adams 18-24, TC Custom Collette's BWO 20-22, Bill Fitzsimmons' Trailing Shuck Midge Emerger 22-24, Sprout Midge 20-22, Antonio's Hi-Vis Midge 22-24, McCannel's Massacre Midge 22-24, Dorsey's Midge Emerger 22-24
STREAMERS: Craven's Swim Coach, Circus Peanut, Grease Monkey, Barr's Slumpbuster, Devourer of Souls, Hansen's Meal Ticket, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor,
HINTS: The best hatches should be seen on cloudier, crappier days.
Real Time
ROADIFCO (Upper River in Aspen)
ROAEMMCO (Middle River in Basalt)
ROAGLECO (Lower River in Glenwood Springs)