Fishing Season: Year Around

Eagle River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

62

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Conditions are excellent right now.

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Map of Eagle River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 10/9/24

Very consistent weather for the next several days is going to make for great fishing.

Techniques & Tips as of 10/9/24

Dries and Dry/dropper. hoppers...

Local Species Available Year Around

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    Trout

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Elk Wing Caddis Olive 14-18
Fly Formerly Known As Prince Peacock 16-18
Indicator Parachute - Trico Adams 16-20
Stimulator Peacock 12-16
Ju Ju Beatis Beatis 16-22
Stubby Chubby Tan 12-16
Prince Nymph natural 12-18
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig Natural 14-18
Pardigons Black/Purple/green 12-16
Jig Leech Olive/Black 14

Elk Wing Caddis

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Fly Fishing Outfitters's Recommended Gear

Description: About Eagle River

Winding 70 plus mile from the top of Tennessee Pass to the confluence of the Colorado river the Eagle is really three distinctive fisheries that will keep the anglers on their toes. The upper river is predominantly a Brown trout fishery, the middle river is a good mix of Brown and Rainbows, the lower river is mostly Rainbows with some very large browns mixed in. Our Mothers Day Caddis hatch can rival the one on the Arkansas. Late June through July is some of the best Caddis fly fishing in the state!!

Nearest Airport:

Eagle County Regional Airport

Hatches:

Caddis (Olive/Peacock) Red Quills Terrestrials Tricos BWOs

Best Time to Fish:

All Day!!

Best Stretch:

Minturn to Dotsero

Best Access:

Behind the shop, Horn Ranch, Wolcott BLM.