Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
62
Roaring Fork Anglers's Tip of the Week
The river is fishing very well now with cooler temps. Fish are definitely keyed on the Blue-Winged Olives coming off midday.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 9/23/25
River to remain clear with great fishing on BWO's and Stonefly nymphs through the day.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/23/25
Nymphs throughout the day matching BWO"s and Stoneflies.
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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Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail | Natural | 16-18 |
Red Quill | Rust | 14-12 |
Bead Head Barr Emerger | BWO | 16-18 |
Higa's S.O.S. | Tan/Olive | 18-16 |
CDC Flash P-tail | Natural | 16-14 |
Pat's Rubber Leg Stone | Brn/Blk | 10-12 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail | Natural | 16-14 |
TH Duracell Jig | Rust | 16-14 |
Rusty Spinner | Rust | 16-14 |
Grasshopper | Yellow | 10-8 |
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail
Guides everywhere are amazed by these soft hackle Tunghead patterns.
2.99
Item #957P
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