Fishing Report for the South Platte River
Dream Stream (Charlie Meyers SWA)
General Overview
The Dream is pretty darn low right now! With the objective of filling Spinney, Denver Water Board will likely keep release low unless there are increased water calls downstream. That being said, fishing is still solid...but you'll definitely want to bring your A-Game.
Stream Conditions
Flowrate above Elevenmile Reservoir: 38.5 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
The spring window features strong Pseudo Baetis (Fall BWO) activity and a continuation of Midge and Trico presence throughout the lifecycle. Be prepared with the nymph, emerger and adult categories of the aforementioned bugs, and a few attractor nymphs (Egg Patterns, Micro-Worms, Leeches, etc). Also, streamers can be especially effective if you're able to cover water.
Spinney Mountain Ranch (Above Spinney Reservoir)
General Overview
The inflow to Spinney is in runoff mode now, and will continue for some time. This is simply not the most optimal time of year to fish this section simply due to the conditions.
Stream Conditions
Flowrate above Spinney Reservoir: 271 cfs
Clarity: Stained to Dirty (Snowmelt)
Suggested Methods
The spring window features strong Pseudo Baetis (Fall BWO) activity and a continuation of Midge presence throughout the lifecycle. Be prepared with the nymph, emerger and adult categories of the aforementioned bugs, and a few attractor nymphs (Egg Patterns, Micro-Worms, Leeches, etc). Also, streamers can be especially effective if you're able to cover water.
Elevenmile Canyon
General Overview
The low, consistent flowrate has equated to consistent hatches. With strong BWO hatch activity, and consistent Midge lifecycle activity...fishing will continue to be very solid through late winter. A lot of pressure on this section so be ready for technical fishing.
Stream Conditions
Flowrate near Lake George: 68.8 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
The spring window features strong Pseudo Baetis (Fall BWO) activity and a continuation of Midge presence throughout the lifecycle. Be prepared with the nymph, emerger and adult categories of the aforementioned bugs, and a few attractor nymphs (Egg Patterns, Micro-Worms, Leeches, etc). Also, streamers can be especially effective if you're able to cover water.
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