Fly Fishing Report for Spinney Reservoir
We operate both Powerboat and drift style guided trips on both Spinney and Antero Reserviors. We've got over 35 years of experience on these great stillwater venues...and our guides are simply the best! Click Here or the link below to check out our guided trip options!
Spinney Mountain Reservoir
General Overview
Spinney opened on April 15th to non-motorized vessels and wade fishing, and ramps are slated to open on May 15th. Opening week was strong for wade anglers, many big fish caught.Lake Conditions
Lake Level: 53%
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
Around opener and in the early weeks of the season its best to cover water and try to sight fish to cruising fish. Many times fish will cruise in packs along the edges and drop offs foraging. Our guides will lean heavily on 2 styles of rigging...static nymphing and streamer fishing. Carry one rod with a static indicator rig focused on a combination of 2 or 3 or the following: balanced leeches, eggs, chironomid larva, scuds. Set that indicator at a depth that correlated with what your observing (or marking on electronics) the fish cruising at (depth wise). Carry a second rod that is directed more at prospecting. We like to run smaller leeches or baitfish style streamers on either a full sink or sink tip fly line. You can cover water and blind cast this rod or pick out cruising fish if you're at an elevated position.
Antero Reservoir
General Overview
The reservoir is open for shoreline fishing and non-motorized vessels, ramps will open on May 1st. Fish have been found cruising the edges and can be targeted with either static indicator nymphing rigs or streamer rigs.
Lake Conditions
Full/ Clear
Suggested Methods
Around opener and in the early weeks of the season its best to cover water and try to sight fish to cruising fish. Many times fish will cruise in packs along the edges and drop offs foraging. Our guides will lean heavily on 2 styles of rigging...static nymphing and streamer fishing. Carry one rod with a static indicator rig focused on a combination of 2 or 3 or the following: balanced leeches, eggs, chironomid larva, scuds. Set that indicator at a depth that correlated with what your observing (or marking on electronics) the fish cruising at (depth wise). Carry a second rod that is directed more at prospecting. We like to run smaller leeches or baitfish style streamers on either a full sink or sink tip fly line. You can cover water and blind cast this rod or pick out cruising fish if you're at an elevated position.