We've got 2.5-3ft of clarity in Bighorn Canyon this morning, and flows are declining. Productivity has been improving by the day, with hungry fish and heavy action on the edges (transitional water and soft pocketwater).
We're entering the famed "fishing in a barrel" time period. After a solid month of exponential runoff, fish will be heavily concentrated on the edges and hungry. Again, this isn't a time period where wading is necessary (and it isn't advised). Put your wading boots on with a pair of wet wading socks, and walk the bank with a dry/ dropper or streamer rig. Cover as much soft pocket water on the edges as possible...and have fun! If you're able to float, though things are moving rapidly at 2000cfs, you will have some great opportunities...and these can be some of the best days of the year from the boat!
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Wellsville Flowrate: 2050 CFS (Falling)
Canon City Flowrate: 2250 CFS (Falling)
Clarity: Clear Edges, 3 Plus feet Of Visibility in the Center Current Tongue
As the river comes back into play post-runoff, its still best to think big! With Golden Stoneflies and Yellow Sallies on the water, its never a bad idea to throw a big dry or dry/ dropper rig, but for best success in this bigger water...focus on nymph rigs with rubberleg stones, crane fly larva, worm patterns and various smaller attractor nymphs (Guides Choice Hares Ear, Psycho Prince, Etc). Streamers will also be extremely effective moving downstream against the edges. Think Black or Olive on your Streamers as clarity comes around....
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Clarity is in great shape again after a pretty significant rain event on Chalk Creek early in the week. Fish are hungry and very opportunistic...but focus your efforts on the transitional water and soft pocket water.
We're entering the famed "fishing in a barrel" time period. After a solid month of exponential runoff, fish will be heavily concentrated on the edges and hungry. Again, this isn't a time period where wading is necessary (and it isn't advised). Put your wading boots on with a pair of wet wading socks, and walk the bank with a dry/ dropper or streamer rig. Cover as much soft pocket water on the edges as possible...and have fun! If you're able to float, though things are moving rapidly at 1000-2000cfs, you will have some great opportunities...and these can be some of the best days of the year from the boat!
Leadville Flowrate: 221 CFS
Granite Flowrate: 1340 CFS
Salida Flowrate: 2080 CFS
Clarity: Clear from Granite to the Headwater. Hayden Meadows in really good shape! 3ft plus feet from Fisherman's Bridge downstream to Salida.
As the river comes back into play post-runoff, its still best to think big! With Golden Stoneflies and Yellow Sallies on the water, its never a bad idea to throw a big dry or dry/ dropper rig, but for best success in this bigger water...focus on nymph rigs with rubberleg stones, crane fly larva, worm patterns and various smaller attractor nymphs (Guides Choice Hares Ear, Psycho Prince, Etc). Streamers will also be extremely effective moving downstream against the edges. Think Black or Olive on your Streamers as clarity comes around....
Royal Gorge Anglers operates the oldest fly fishing guide service and full service flyshop on the Arkansas River Freestone and Arkansas River Tailwater. Our guide service also offers various guided fly fishing experiences on the South Platte River, Gunnison River, Stillwater, Private Ranches, Backcountry and more. CLICK HERE to Learn more about our Guided Trip Options or Call us (888) 994-6743 ext 2 to talk to us directly...