Fishing Season: Year round

Yampa River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

70

Steamboat Flyfisher's Tip of the Week

THE TAILWATERS, SARVIS, CHUCK LEWIS AND TOWN ARE ALL CLOSED until further notice. Give a call down to the shop anytime for suggestions and up-to-the-hour info! We recommend fishing early and up high at the Bear River in the Flat Tops or other Alpine Lakes. 970-879-6552

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Map of Yampa River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 9/21/26

YAMPA RIVER IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Techniques & Tips as of 9/21/26

YAMPA RIVER IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Nymphs: BWO's, Midge's, Pheasant Tails, soft hackles, RS2's. Dries: Extended body BWO, midges, small chubbies, ants, caddis, 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 is CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Nearest Airport:

Hayden, HDN

Hatches:

Nymphs: Caddis, BWO's, midges, Chironomids (lakes) Dries: Caddis, BWO's, midges, and Streamers: Sculpin, baitfish and leeches.

Best Time to Fish:

TBD

Best Stretch:

HIGH ALPINE LAKES