Fly Fishing Report for Spinney Reservoir
LEARN FROM THE BEST: We're now running our Guided Powerboat Trips on Antero, and will be on Spinney as soon as the water level allows the ramps to open. These trips are a phenomenal way to learn how to approach these great stillwater venues! We do offer both fly and conventional (spin fishing) trips on the reservoirs. CLICK HERE to learn more or call us at (719) 371-4530.
Spinney Mountain Reservoir
General Overview
Spinney is full now and bug activity is full swing. We now have pretty good weed growth in the lake and the Callibaetis and Damselflies both are very active. We've also seen some big lake Caddis on the water, so there are really alot of options bug wise on Spinney right now and conditions are great.
Lake Conditions
Lake Level: FULL
North Ramp is OPEN
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
For best success during Summer Primetime, focus on long static indicator nymphing rigs. Fish will be keying in on Callibaetis, Damsels, Caddis and Chironomids. Weed growth has certainly concentrated fish more in those areas however you will still find fish cruising the edges as the reservoir is full. Be ready with adult patterns of all the previoously mentioned bugs, as fish will certainly key on the surface if the hatch is strong enough. Throwing black or olive streamers can also be affective at times but insure you're using a sink tip or full sink line.
Antero Reservoir
General Overview
We're moving into primetime on the South Park Reservoirs! Its certainly been a Chironomid and Leech game thus far in the Spring, but we're now turning the corner into Callibaetis and Damselfly season. Antero certainly has had more weed growth than Spinney thus far and that will continue to build over the next few weeks which will concentrate fish in those areas.
Lake Conditions
Antero is Full and ramps are OPEN
Suggested Methods
For best success during Summer Primetime, focus on long static indicator nymphing rigs. Fish will be keying in on Callibaetis, Damsels, Caddis and Chironomids. Weed growth has certainly concentrated fish more in those areas however you will still find fish cruising the edges as the reservoir is full. Be ready with adult patterns of all the previoously mentioned bugs, as fish will certainly key on the surface if the hatch is strong enough. Throwing black or olive streamers can also be affective at times but insure you're using a sink tip or full sink line.