Fishing Season: Year round

Yampa River - CO

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 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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Map of Yampa River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 8/25/25

Fishing has been great this week. Tricos 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 8/25/25

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

Description: About Yampa River

The Yampa River at Sarvis Creek State Wildlife Area, Town and the Chuck Lewis State Wildlife Area.

Nearest Airport:

Hayden, HDN

Hatches:

Nymphs: Sallies, PMDs, golden stones Dries: PMDs, Sallies, Golden stones Streamers: Sculpin, baitfish.

Best Time to Fish:

10am -5pm

Best Stretch:

Sarvis Creek

Best Access:

Chuck Lewis SWA, Town, Sarvis Creek SWA