Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
42
Roaring Fork Anglers's Tip of the Week
Afternoon fishing has been good with nymph rigs running about 4-5 ft. down inside seam lines, eddies and tail outs of the slower moving pools.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 6/10/25
River is muddy from spring runoff. Spring spawning closure in effect near tributaries of Grizzly, No Name, Canyon and Elk creeks Mar. 15 to May 15.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/10/25
Nymph rigs through the day with a Stone fly nymph and Blue-winged olive nymphs. Streamers getting some fish as well.
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: March 1 - October 31)
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Trout
Roaring Fork Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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TH Cased Caddis | Natural | 16-14 |
RS2 | Gray | 18-20 |
Bead Head Prince | Peacock | 16-14 |
Bead Head Brassie™ | Black or White | 8-6 |
Buckskin | Tan | 16-14 |
Pheasant Tail | Natural | 18-20 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | P-tail | 18-20 |
TH 20 Incher | Peacock | 14-12 |
Rainbow Warrior | Pearl | 18-20 |
Zebra Midge | Black | 18-20 |
Roaring Fork Anglers's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
PowerTaper WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line