South Platte River
Elevenmile Canyon
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Trending Flies in Recent Reports
- Trico Emerger
- Hopper
- PMD
- Scud
- Parachute BWO
- Yellow Sally
- Leech
- BWO
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Jul 15
Royal Gorge Anglers
General Overview
With flows now stable at a phenomenal level and tricos active, fishing is really ramping on all sections of the South Platte in South Park. Be prepared with full lifecycle of the BWO, Trico, Caddis, PMD, and Yellow Sally.
Stream Conditions
Flowrate near Lake George: 221 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
Its Summer Primetime on the South Platte. Be ready for technical nymphing for much of your day, but be prepared with a dry fly rod for those PMD, BWO and Trico hatches...and don't be a opposed to throwing a streamer or a hopper as fish are opportunistic. Never a bad idea to throw an attractor nymph here and there, so keep a scud, leech or egg handy as well.
Royal Gorge Anglers operates the oldest fly fishing guide service and full service flyshop on the Arkansas River Freestone and Arkansas River Tailwater. Our guide service also offers various guided fly fishing experiences on the South Platte River, Gunnison River, Stillwater, Private Ranches, Backcountry and more. CLICK HERE to Learn more about our Guided Trip Options or Call us (719) 371-4530 to talk to us directly...
With flows now stable at a phenomenal level and tricos active, fishing is really ramping on all sections of the South Platte in South Park. Be prepared with full lifecycle of the BWO, Trico, Caddis, PMD, and Yellow Sally.
Stream Conditions
Flowrate near Lake George: 221 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
Its Summer Primetime on the South Platte. Be ready for technical nymphing for much of your day, but be prepared with a dry fly rod for those PMD, BWO and Trico hatches...and don't be a opposed to throwing a streamer or a hopper as fish are opportunistic. Never a bad idea to throw an attractor nymph here and there, so keep a scud, leech or egg handy as well.
Royal Gorge Anglers operates the oldest fly fishing guide service and full service flyshop on the Arkansas River Freestone and Arkansas River Tailwater. Our guide service also offers various guided fly fishing experiences on the South Platte River, Gunnison River, Stillwater, Private Ranches, Backcountry and more. CLICK HERE to Learn more about our Guided Trip Options or Call us (719) 371-4530 to talk to us directly...