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Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: At least for the time being, flows remain low, at 108 cubic feet per second on Thursday. Though some blue-wing-olives continue to hatch, and drifting the standard small nymphs remains effective, fishermen might also look to some larger dry flies. Caddis and yellow Sally stoneflies…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report CONDITIONS REPORT: Fishing conditions across much of the state continue to change as quickly as the weather. Warm days appear to trigger the spring runoff, raising and adding color to free-flowing streams; cooler days hold it back, dropping and clearing the water. Tailwaters, most notably in the South Platte system,…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report CONDITIONS REPORT: Fishing conditions across much of the state continue to change as quickly as the weather. Warm days appear to trigger the spring runoff, raising and adding color to free-flowing streams; cooler days hold it back, dropping and clearing the water. Tailwaters, most notably in the South Platte system,…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report CONDITIONS REPORT: South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon: It’s still true – the river is low and clear and fishing remains good. Wednesday’s flow was 67.3 cubic feet per second, steady and somewhat below the long-term average for the date. Blue-wing-olive mayflies are the primary hatch. Otherwise drift a nymph through…
Ghillies Fly Fishing Conditions Report CONDITIONS REPORT: Fishing on streams and lakes remains generally good, though windy days have been common. Pre-runoff streams are low and clear, with springtime hatches under way or about to begin. Lake fishing still is productive, though fish are gradually moving into deeper water. They’re a little farther from the…
