Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
64
Steamboat Flyfisher's Tip of the Week
The Yampa river is fishing great! The flows are falling and clarity is improving. This is one of the best time to hit the Yampa. The Yampa is CLOSED TO FISHING BELOW STAGECOACH, IN TOWN, AND AT CHUCK LEWIS until further notice. Give a call down to the shop anytime for suggestions and up-to-the-hour info! 970-879-6552
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 7/14/25
Fishing has been great this week. PMDs and sallies are coming off in good numbers. Fishing will continue to be good as long as flows and temps maintain. Watch for high temps late afternoon with flows decreasing.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/14/25
Dry Dropper, single and double dries, nymphing deeper water Nymphs: PMDs, Sallies, Pheasant Tails, soft hackles, stones. Dries: Extended body PMDs, Yellow Sallies, small chubbies, ants and beetles Streamers: Zonker, Bunny Leech, Mini Dungeons, sparkle minnows Please feel free to give a call down to the shop anytime for more detailed info or any questions you have about fishing our valley. 970-879-6552
Local Species Available Year round
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Trout
Steamboat Flyfisher'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:
WF Trout Fly Line