South Platte River
Elevenmile Canyon
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- Bling Midge
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- Copper John
- Disco Midge
- Foam Back Emerger
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Jun 07
FlyCast River Forecast
Difficulty: Intermediate
Just before last weekend, flows in Eleven Mile Canyon increased from 70 cfs to 150 cfs. Currently holding at 150 cfs, flows are well above the norm for this time of year and now that trout have had a few days to adjust, fishing has improved. While this could change at any moment, trout are now able to spread out and hold in soft sections of the river that were previously too shallow. Pronounced pools and runs will still hold the most trout, but make sure to approach the water slowly and observe the banks, tailouts, shallow runs and slack water before wading in. Trout holding in the shallower sections can be skittish, so if you find that your nymph rig spooks them, either drop some weight and switch to a yarn indicator or switch to a dry dropper setup. Midge larva/pupa and baetis patterns are king right now but with elevated flows, larger meals such as scuds, worms, leeches and stonefly larva are churning in the river. Leading with one of those larger patterns and trailing small (#22 26) midge/baetis patterns is a good tactic at the moment. If trout dont respond, ditch your large lead pattern and stick with a double midge or baetis/midge setup. Midge larva patterns (Miracle Midge, Bling Midge, Mercury Midge) will receive the most attention during the morning and in the afternoon, trout will key in on pupa and emerger patterns (WD-40, Top Secret, Mercury Black Beauty, RS2).
Ideal Days to Fish: 1/18, 1/22 & 1/24
Suggested Flies:
Sub-surface: RS2 (#20-22), Barr's Emerger (#20-22), Chocolate Foam Wing Emerger (#20-22), JuJu Baetis (#20-22), Mercury Pheasant Tail (#20-22), WD 40 (#20-22), Mercury Midge (#22-24), Black Beauty (#22-24), Miracle Midge (#22-24), Bling Midge (#22-24), Zebra Midge (#20-24), Blood Midge (#20-22), Disco Midge (#20-22), Top Secret Midge (#22-24), Jujubee Midge (#22-24), Guides Choice Hares Ear (#16-18), Buckskin Caddis (#18), Rainbow Warrior (#18-20), red Copper John (#18-20), Mini Leech and San Juan Worm.
Surface: Parachute Adams (#24), Griffiths Gnat (#22 - 24).
Just before last weekend, flows in Eleven Mile Canyon increased from 70 cfs to 150 cfs. Currently holding at 150 cfs, flows are well above the norm for this time of year and now that trout have had a few days to adjust, fishing has improved. While this could change at any moment, trout are now able to spread out and hold in soft sections of the river that were previously too shallow. Pronounced pools and runs will still hold the most trout, but make sure to approach the water slowly and observe the banks, tailouts, shallow runs and slack water before wading in. Trout holding in the shallower sections can be skittish, so if you find that your nymph rig spooks them, either drop some weight and switch to a yarn indicator or switch to a dry dropper setup. Midge larva/pupa and baetis patterns are king right now but with elevated flows, larger meals such as scuds, worms, leeches and stonefly larva are churning in the river. Leading with one of those larger patterns and trailing small (#22 26) midge/baetis patterns is a good tactic at the moment. If trout dont respond, ditch your large lead pattern and stick with a double midge or baetis/midge setup. Midge larva patterns (Miracle Midge, Bling Midge, Mercury Midge) will receive the most attention during the morning and in the afternoon, trout will key in on pupa and emerger patterns (WD-40, Top Secret, Mercury Black Beauty, RS2).
Ideal Days to Fish: 1/18, 1/22 & 1/24
Suggested Flies:
Sub-surface: RS2 (#20-22), Barr's Emerger (#20-22), Chocolate Foam Wing Emerger (#20-22), JuJu Baetis (#20-22), Mercury Pheasant Tail (#20-22), WD 40 (#20-22), Mercury Midge (#22-24), Black Beauty (#22-24), Miracle Midge (#22-24), Bling Midge (#22-24), Zebra Midge (#20-24), Blood Midge (#20-22), Disco Midge (#20-22), Top Secret Midge (#22-24), Jujubee Midge (#22-24), Guides Choice Hares Ear (#16-18), Buckskin Caddis (#18), Rainbow Warrior (#18-20), red Copper John (#18-20), Mini Leech and San Juan Worm.
Surface: Parachute Adams (#24), Griffiths Gnat (#22 - 24).