Fishing Report for the South Platte River
Dream Stream (Charlie Meyers SWA)
General Overview
Spring fishing has been fairly strong on the Dream Stream and we aren't far away from the early Summer season...which is alot of fun! For now, be prepared to fish small flies and get good drifts...as bug activity ramps up things will become a bit easier!Stream Conditions
Flowrate above Elevenmile Reservoir: 64 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
Fishing has been really solid this Spring on the Dream Stream. Its your typical micro BWO and Midge game until we start to see the ramp up of early Summer Caddis, Terrestrial and Yellow Sally activity. Be prepared with the full lifecycle of the Blue Winged Olive and Midge and focus on technical nymphing until you see consistently active feeding fish. Streamers can also be a fun tactic to cover water and prospect with...so don't be afraid to throw some larger streamers and tandem rigs.
Spinney Mountain Ranch (Above Spinney Reservoir)
General Overview
We've seen some migratory fish in this section for a few months now, and there is finally enough water in the system to make this a viable option. As things warm up you may see some less than optimal conditions...but for the most part this is a fun section to enjoy in the late Spring and Early Summer.Stream Conditions
Flowrate above Spinney Reservoir: 101 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
Its your typical micro BWO and Midge game until we start to see the ramp up of early Summer Caddis, Terrestrial and Yellow Sally activity. Be prepared with the full lifecycle of the Blue Winged Olive and Midge and focus on technical nymphing until you see consistently active feeding fish. Streamers can also be a fun tactic to cover water and prospect with...so don't be afraid to throw some larger streamers and tandem rigs.
Elevenmile Canyon
General Overview
Stream Conditions
Flowrate near Lake George: 80 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
Fishing has been really solid this Spring on the Dream Stream. Its your typical micro BWO and Midge game until we start to see the ramp up of early Summer Caddis, Terrestrial and Yellow Sally activity. Be prepared with the full lifecycle of the Blue Winged Olive and Midge and focus on technical nymphing until you see consistently active feeding fish. Streamers can also be a fun tactic to cover water and prospect with...so don't be afraid to throw some larger streamers and tandem rigs.
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