Fishing Season: Year round

Yampa River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

40

Steamboat Flyfisher's Tip of the Week

The Yampa river is fishing great! The flows are almost perfect for wading. Clarity is excellent for this time of year and the fish are active. 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 7/22/24

The flows are going down and the fishing is only going to get better. We are experiencing some large hatches of PMD's and caddis in the evening.

Techniques & Tips as of 7/22/24

Nymphs: Pats Rubber legs, 20 incher, Barr's Emerger, Pheasant Tails, worms and soft hackles. Dries: Elk Hair caddis, PMD extended body, and chubbies. Streamers: Zonker, Bunny Leech, mini Dungeons. 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, Stagecoach State Park Tailwater.

Nearest Airport:

Hayden, HDN

Hatches:

Nymphs: PMD, Caddis, Stonefly, BWO, and midges. Dries: Caddis, PMD. Streamers: Sculpin, baitfish.

Best Time to Fish:

10am -5pm

Best Stretch:

Sarvis and The Bear