Fishing Season: Year Around

Eagle River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

50

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Tip of the Week

The entire Eagle is ice free and fishing very good. Nymphing is still the most productive. Some Midge hatches in the afternoons. Seeing a few sporadic risers.

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Map of Eagle River

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Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Fly Fishing Outfitters
Sunrise Anglers
Breckenridge Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 2/23/26

Sunny and temps going into the low 50's with some afternoon rain/snow showers mid week.

Techniques & Tips as of 2/23/26

Nymphing and dead drifting Streamers. Some midges hatching in the tail-outs of slower runs.

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):
Micro Egg Pink, Chart 16-18
Fly Formerly Known As Prince Peacock 14-18
RS2 Olive 18-22
Flashback Hares Ear Nymph natural 18-20
Zebra Midges Black/red 20-22
Bling Midges olive/Black 20-22
Shaky Worm red/pink 10-14
I Can See It Midge Fly Black 20-24
Pardigons Black/Purple/green 12-16
Slump Buster Olive/Black 4-6

Micro Egg

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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:

Midges Eggs tactical nymphs Streamers/Jig Leeches

Best Time to Fish:

late morning until dark

Best Stretch:

Minturn to Dotsero

Best Access:

Behind the shop, Horn Ranch, Wolcott BLM.