Fishing Season: Year Around

Eagle River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

48

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Tip of the Week

The voluntary closure on the Eagle has been lifted! We might be in for a very wet week. which is going to help immensely!

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Map of Eagle River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Fly Fishing Outfitters
Sunrise Anglers
Breckenridge Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 10/22/26

Dry this early part of the week and some rain later in the week staring Oct 21

Techniques & Tips as of 10/22/26

Dry/droppers- BWOs, Nymphing, Streamers

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):
I Can See It Midge Fly Black 18-22
Fly Formerly Known As Prince Peacock 14-18
Blue Wing Olive Parachute Olive/natural 14-18
Flashback Hares Ear Nymph Olive 16-20
Shaky Worm red/pink 10-14
Sparkle Dun Olive 16-22
Thin Mint steamer Black/Olive/Brown 6-10
Buggers Black/Olive 4-6
Mini Dungeons Olive/Black/Purple 6
Barr emergers (BWO) Olive 16-22

I Can See It Midge Fly

These midge flies are just what the optician ordered when it matters most.

3.49

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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:

Blue Winged Olives Midges

Best Time to Fish:

late morning until dark

Best Stretch:

Minturn to Dotsero

Best Access:

Behind the shop, Horn Ranch, Wolcott BLM.