Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: Recent flows have been around 100 cubic feet per second, a good volume in the winter. The canyon is cold! Warm days are the time to fish, but wait until sun has penetrated the canyon and is on the water. The upper end has plenty of…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: Recent flows have been around 92 cubic feet per second, a little above the long-term average. The canyon is cold in the morning, but open water is available at least through the upper portions. Midges are the primary attraction. The most productive time is after…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: With Elevenmile and Spinney Mountain reservoirs full, the river has come up. Wednesday’s flow was 527 cfs, well above the long-term average for the date. For the most part, the water is clear. Wading is difficult and potentially dangerous. Trout have dispersed, and often are…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: It’s up. With Elevenmile and Spinney Mountain reservoirs full, Wednesday afternoon’s flow through the canyon was 504 cubic feet per second. At that volume, anglers must pick their spots carefully, but as long as the water’s clear, fishing still can be fairly good. Forget the…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: At 136 cubic feet per second on Wednesday, the flow has been slowly rising but remains below the long-term average for the date. Caddis and yellow Sally stoneflies have been the primary hatches but some pale-morning-dun mayflies have been observed late in the day. A…
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