South Platte River
Elevenmile Canyon
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Trending Flies in Recent Reports
- PMD
- Trico Emerger
- Pheasant Tail
- RS-2
- San Juan Worm
- Juju Baetis
- Baetis Nymph
- Supa Pupa
- Black Beauty
- Caddis Larva
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Recent Guide Reports
Aug 11
FlyCast River Forecast
Technicality: 3/5
Flows have come down quite a bit over the past few weeks, but at 260 cfs, some of the tighter sections are still flowing quickly. If youre looking to get in on the Trico action, hit the river around 8 am and focus on the slow runs. Once the hatch picks up, youll see plenty of trout rising. It can be difficult to get the trouts attention during a heavy hatch, so make sure to use 5x fluorocarbon tippet and make long, clean casts. A #22 24 Parachute Trico did the trick for us last weekend. Once the hatch concludes, nymph the deep pools and runs. A double baetis setup has been working well, but dont be afraid to tie on a caddis larva or Hares Ear as your lead fly if youre not seeing much action. JuJu PMDs, olive RS2s and Chocolate Foam Wing Emergers were the MVPs last weekend.
Ideal Days to Fish: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Suggested Flies:
Sub-surface: RS2 (#20 - 22), Pheasant Tail (#20 - 22), JuJu Baetis (#20 - 22), JuJu PMD (#20 - 22), Barr's Emerger (#20 - 22), Black Beauty (#22 - 24), Mercury Midge (#22 - 24), Disco Midge (#22 - 24), Zebra Midges (#20 - 22) Chocolate Thunder (#22 - 24), Electric Caddis (#16 - 18), Super Pupa (#16 - 18), Pats Rubber Legs (#8 - 12), Little Yellow Sloan (#14-16), Rainbow Warrior (#20 - 22), leech patterns, eggs and San Juan Worms.
Surface: Parachute Adams (#22 - 24), Parachute PMD (#20 - 22), Parachute Trico (#22 - 24), Elk Hair Caddis (#16 - 18), Chubby Chernobyl (#10-12), and Griffiths Gnat (#22 - 24).
Flows have come down quite a bit over the past few weeks, but at 260 cfs, some of the tighter sections are still flowing quickly. If youre looking to get in on the Trico action, hit the river around 8 am and focus on the slow runs. Once the hatch picks up, youll see plenty of trout rising. It can be difficult to get the trouts attention during a heavy hatch, so make sure to use 5x fluorocarbon tippet and make long, clean casts. A #22 24 Parachute Trico did the trick for us last weekend. Once the hatch concludes, nymph the deep pools and runs. A double baetis setup has been working well, but dont be afraid to tie on a caddis larva or Hares Ear as your lead fly if youre not seeing much action. JuJu PMDs, olive RS2s and Chocolate Foam Wing Emergers were the MVPs last weekend.
Ideal Days to Fish: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Suggested Flies:
Sub-surface: RS2 (#20 - 22), Pheasant Tail (#20 - 22), JuJu Baetis (#20 - 22), JuJu PMD (#20 - 22), Barr's Emerger (#20 - 22), Black Beauty (#22 - 24), Mercury Midge (#22 - 24), Disco Midge (#22 - 24), Zebra Midges (#20 - 22) Chocolate Thunder (#22 - 24), Electric Caddis (#16 - 18), Super Pupa (#16 - 18), Pats Rubber Legs (#8 - 12), Little Yellow Sloan (#14-16), Rainbow Warrior (#20 - 22), leech patterns, eggs and San Juan Worms.
Surface: Parachute Adams (#22 - 24), Parachute PMD (#20 - 22), Parachute Trico (#22 - 24), Elk Hair Caddis (#16 - 18), Chubby Chernobyl (#10-12), and Griffiths Gnat (#22 - 24).
Aug 07
The Blue Quill Angler
Clarity: Excellent
14 Day Forecast: Look for hatches of midges, caddis, yellow sallies, PMDs, and Tricos. Flows are still well-above their normal historic levels from a huge snow pack.
Tips and Other Information:
Flows remain above-average in Eleven Mile Canyon. The biggest challenge remains navigating the stream. Anglers should prepare themselves for hatches of midges, sporadic blue-winged olives, caddis, yellow sallies, and Tricos. Id continue to fish big-bites (stoneflies, San Juan Worms, scuds, leeches, etc.) and trail a size 18-20 Buckskin, Mercury Flashback Pheasant Tail, Juju Baetis, Chocolate Foam Wing Emerger, red Copper John, or RS 2 behind it.Flows should continue to recede, unless South Park gets a lot of rain.
Effective Patterns: #22 Stalcups Baetis, #14-16 San Juan Worm, #14-16 UV Scud, #16-18 red Copper John, #20 Juju Baetis, #20-22 Chocolate Foam Wing Emerger, #18-20 Mercury Pheasant Tail, #20 RS 2, #18 Buckskin, #16 Barrs Graphic Caddis, #16 Mercers Swing Caddis, #14-16 Elk Hair Caddis, #16 Yellow Sally #16 Stimulator, #18-20 Sparkle Dun, #20-22 Matts Midge, and #20-22 Parachute Adams.
14 Day Forecast: Look for hatches of midges, caddis, yellow sallies, PMDs, and Tricos. Flows are still well-above their normal historic levels from a huge snow pack.
Tips and Other Information:
Flows remain above-average in Eleven Mile Canyon. The biggest challenge remains navigating the stream. Anglers should prepare themselves for hatches of midges, sporadic blue-winged olives, caddis, yellow sallies, and Tricos. Id continue to fish big-bites (stoneflies, San Juan Worms, scuds, leeches, etc.) and trail a size 18-20 Buckskin, Mercury Flashback Pheasant Tail, Juju Baetis, Chocolate Foam Wing Emerger, red Copper John, or RS 2 behind it.Flows should continue to recede, unless South Park gets a lot of rain.
Effective Patterns: #22 Stalcups Baetis, #14-16 San Juan Worm, #14-16 UV Scud, #16-18 red Copper John, #20 Juju Baetis, #20-22 Chocolate Foam Wing Emerger, #18-20 Mercury Pheasant Tail, #20 RS 2, #18 Buckskin, #16 Barrs Graphic Caddis, #16 Mercers Swing Caddis, #14-16 Elk Hair Caddis, #16 Yellow Sally #16 Stimulator, #18-20 Sparkle Dun, #20-22 Matts Midge, and #20-22 Parachute Adams.
Aug 06
Royal Gorge Anglers
General Overview
This section is back in a great flow range and fishing has been exceptional. While alot of fish are still in the soft pockets on the edges, we are beginning to see alot of fish in prime lies. Tricos, PMDs, Caddis, and Yellow Sallies are all on the menu!
Stream Conditions
Flowrate near Lake George: 273 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
We're seeing Summer hatches finally! There are alot of PMDs, Yellow Sallies, Caddis and a ton of Tricos on a daily basis. While we're continuing to nymph the heavier riffles and shelfs, we are starting to see more fish on top in softer water as well. Nymphing will be your primary, but be ready with your hatch matchers.
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 (888) 994-6743 ext 2 to talk to us directly...
This section is back in a great flow range and fishing has been exceptional. While alot of fish are still in the soft pockets on the edges, we are beginning to see alot of fish in prime lies. Tricos, PMDs, Caddis, and Yellow Sallies are all on the menu!
Stream Conditions
Flowrate near Lake George: 273 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
We're seeing Summer hatches finally! There are alot of PMDs, Yellow Sallies, Caddis and a ton of Tricos on a daily basis. While we're continuing to nymph the heavier riffles and shelfs, we are starting to see more fish on top in softer water as well. Nymphing will be your primary, but be ready with your hatch matchers.
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 (888) 994-6743 ext 2 to talk to us directly...
Aug 04
FlyCast River Forecast
Technicality: 3/5
Right now, is our favorite time of year to fish Eleven Mile Canyon. Post runoff flows have trout actively feeding and the morning trico hatch is incredible. Our biggest piece of advice is to get to the river by 8 am. The trico hatch will kick off between 8 am 9 am and continue until 11 am. Start with a Parachute Trico and as the hatch slows and trout start to sip on the surface, switch to a Trico Spinner. If you see trout refuse your fly, fish a single fly setup and decrease the size of your fly. Unless you see PMDs, BWOs, caddis or yellow stones in the afternoon, we recommend nymphing the deep pools, runs and riffles with a heavy nymph rig or fishing the banks/outer seams with a hopper dropper. Sub-surface, trout are keyed in on PMD emergers, baetis emergers, midge emergers and caddis larva. JuJu PMDs, olive RS2s, Barrs Emergers, Black Beauties and Electric Caddis are our go-tos right now.
Ideal Days to Fish: Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday
Suggested Flies:
Sub-surface: RS2 (#20 - 22), Pheasant Tail (#20 - 22), JuJu Baetis (#20 - 22), JuJu PMD (#20 - 22), Barr's Emerger (#20 - 22), Black Beauty (#22 - 24), Mercury Midge (#22 - 24), Disco Midge (#22 - 24), Zebra Midges (#20 - 22) Chocolate Thunder (#22 - 24), Electric Caddis (#16 - 18), Super Pupa (#16 - 18), Pats Rubber Legs (#8 - 12), Little Yellow Sloan (#14-16), Rainbow Warrior (#20 - 22), leech patterns, eggs and San Juan Worms.
Surface: Parachute Adams (#22 - 24), Parachute PMD (#20 - 22), Parachute Trico (#22 - 24), Elk Hair Caddis (#16 - 18), Chubby Chernobyl (#10-12), and Griffiths Gnat (#22 - 24).
Right now, is our favorite time of year to fish Eleven Mile Canyon. Post runoff flows have trout actively feeding and the morning trico hatch is incredible. Our biggest piece of advice is to get to the river by 8 am. The trico hatch will kick off between 8 am 9 am and continue until 11 am. Start with a Parachute Trico and as the hatch slows and trout start to sip on the surface, switch to a Trico Spinner. If you see trout refuse your fly, fish a single fly setup and decrease the size of your fly. Unless you see PMDs, BWOs, caddis or yellow stones in the afternoon, we recommend nymphing the deep pools, runs and riffles with a heavy nymph rig or fishing the banks/outer seams with a hopper dropper. Sub-surface, trout are keyed in on PMD emergers, baetis emergers, midge emergers and caddis larva. JuJu PMDs, olive RS2s, Barrs Emergers, Black Beauties and Electric Caddis are our go-tos right now.
Ideal Days to Fish: Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday
Suggested Flies:
Sub-surface: RS2 (#20 - 22), Pheasant Tail (#20 - 22), JuJu Baetis (#20 - 22), JuJu PMD (#20 - 22), Barr's Emerger (#20 - 22), Black Beauty (#22 - 24), Mercury Midge (#22 - 24), Disco Midge (#22 - 24), Zebra Midges (#20 - 22) Chocolate Thunder (#22 - 24), Electric Caddis (#16 - 18), Super Pupa (#16 - 18), Pats Rubber Legs (#8 - 12), Little Yellow Sloan (#14-16), Rainbow Warrior (#20 - 22), leech patterns, eggs and San Juan Worms.
Surface: Parachute Adams (#22 - 24), Parachute PMD (#20 - 22), Parachute Trico (#22 - 24), Elk Hair Caddis (#16 - 18), Chubby Chernobyl (#10-12), and Griffiths Gnat (#22 - 24).
Jul 29
FlyCast River Forecast
Technicality: 3/5
While flows are still above the historical average by roughly 200 cfs, they have receded enough for hatch activity and surface action to increase. Caddis, PMDs and tricos are the primary, active hatches right now, so be prepared to fish dries. The trico hatch has been consistent and productive between 8 am and 11 am. If youre on the river with overcast skies, keep an eye out for PMDs and caddis between 11 am and 2 pm. Dry droppers are a good fall back option if you dont see actively rising trout. Target the banks and outer seams with an Amys Ant trailed by a baetis or caddis emerger. When nymphing, use plenty of weight and target the outer seams, pools and runs. As a lead fly, Pats Rubber Legs, San Juan Worms and caddis larva will attract plenty of attention. Behind your large, lead fly, trail a Graphic Caddis, JuJu PMD, Barrs Emerger or an olive RS2.
Ideal Days to Fish: Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
Suggested Flies:
Sub-surface: RS2 (#20 - 22), Pheasant Tail (#20 - 22), JuJu Baetis (#20 - 22), Stalcups Baetis (#20 - 22), Black Beauty (#22 - 24), Mercury Midge (#22 - 24), Disco Midge (#22 - 24), Zebra Midges (#20 - 22) Chocolate Thunder (#22 - 24), Electric Caddis (#16 - 18), Super Pupa (#16 - 18), Pats Rubber Legs (#8 - 12), Little Yellow Sloan (#14-16), Rainbow Warrior (#20 - 22), leech patterns, eggs and San Juan Worms.
Surface: Parachute Adams (#22 - 24), Elk Hair Caddis (#16 - 18), Chubby Chernobyl (#10-12), and Griffiths Gnat (#22 - 24).
While flows are still above the historical average by roughly 200 cfs, they have receded enough for hatch activity and surface action to increase. Caddis, PMDs and tricos are the primary, active hatches right now, so be prepared to fish dries. The trico hatch has been consistent and productive between 8 am and 11 am. If youre on the river with overcast skies, keep an eye out for PMDs and caddis between 11 am and 2 pm. Dry droppers are a good fall back option if you dont see actively rising trout. Target the banks and outer seams with an Amys Ant trailed by a baetis or caddis emerger. When nymphing, use plenty of weight and target the outer seams, pools and runs. As a lead fly, Pats Rubber Legs, San Juan Worms and caddis larva will attract plenty of attention. Behind your large, lead fly, trail a Graphic Caddis, JuJu PMD, Barrs Emerger or an olive RS2.
Ideal Days to Fish: Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
Suggested Flies:
Sub-surface: RS2 (#20 - 22), Pheasant Tail (#20 - 22), JuJu Baetis (#20 - 22), Stalcups Baetis (#20 - 22), Black Beauty (#22 - 24), Mercury Midge (#22 - 24), Disco Midge (#22 - 24), Zebra Midges (#20 - 22) Chocolate Thunder (#22 - 24), Electric Caddis (#16 - 18), Super Pupa (#16 - 18), Pats Rubber Legs (#8 - 12), Little Yellow Sloan (#14-16), Rainbow Warrior (#20 - 22), leech patterns, eggs and San Juan Worms.
Surface: Parachute Adams (#22 - 24), Elk Hair Caddis (#16 - 18), Chubby Chernobyl (#10-12), and Griffiths Gnat (#22 - 24).