Red, There are still plenty of food sources in the river with the most abundant being midges and baetis. Black/Olive, #16-18, Big Macs, And though we are now in December and it’s probably time to put away that hopper box until . The Dream Stream flow is currently at 181 cfs with some great fishing going on right now, both nymphing and dry fly action. #14-18, Mini Leeches, Chartreuse, #14-18, Copper Johns, #22-24, Meat Whistles, The fishing during the early mornings and late evening, however, has been fantastic with some great dry fly action. If water is low and clear or fish are spooky, I may opt for a less flashy fly, but there’s always a handful of Rainbow Warriors in my box during these months.” -Reid Baker, Brooks’ Sprout Midge Emerger, sizes 20-24 For midges, go smaller in the size #22-24 range. It is the end of July and the days are getting warmer which has affecting the afternoon fishing slightly. black, The Dream Stream continues to fish well. Purple, Red, Black, I think everyone has their own preferences but the midges on winter though are perfect. Flows along the Dream Stream have been rapidly rising over the past week and are currently at 344 c.f.s. Rainbow trout stocked each fall and winter. #20-24, RS2s, We are NOT seeing huge numbers of Browns running up at the time of this report. #18-20, Peanut Envy, These fish will spook easily this time of year. #14-18, Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail, Go back to nymphing with a caddis larva/pupa trailed with a soft hackle peasant tail if you aren't seeing any rises. #20-22, Trico Spinner, Despite the low winter flows and cool temps the fishing has been great. #20-24, Pine Squirrel Leeches, Morgan’s midge is a killer winter dry fly. Must Have Flies: Winter Edition Bacon Creek – in Bacon Creek Park at 5015 Correctionville Road. Natural, Black, Redds are along the river, so please be sensitive to them and avoid fishing those areas. Red, Red, Black, Olive, In particular, tailwaters—or sections of river below a dam or reservoir—offer your best chance during these winter months. Here are some recommended patterns. Days with less wind have produced good midge hatches and the occasional fish feeding on the surface. Rising temperatures are sending the fish into the deeper holes. #20-24, Radiation Baetis, Grizzly, Wait for the water to heat up a bit as we have seen very little feeding activity until 11am or so. Olive, Brown, Black, Gray, I use glass bead heads with lead wrap and my rate is based on how many wraps I use it that easy . #16-18, Comparadun PMD, When nymphing, use an attractor pattern such as a San Juan Worm or Flash Back PT up top & trail a small midge pattern such as a caddis larva or PMD emerger. Fishing the river in the state park for trout was good using salmon eggs and flies. Golden, Olive, Yellow, Orange, The flows on the Dream Stream were bumped up to 70 cfs on Thursday 4/21/16 and have remained there as of this report. #20-24, Killer Mayfly, It would be smart to add these to some of the other patterns listed below that are working. #20-24, Shot Glass Baetis, 2019 © South Platte Fly Shop Early morning hours have been producing large swarms of Trico's with a mix of caddis, Midges, PMD, and even an occasional BWO - you name it and it's in the air! #18-20, Sparkle Wing RS2, Purple, Red, Pearl, You may see some dry fly action mid-day, but the fishing will be primarily nymphing. Black, Gray, At Heron Lake, in accordance with the public health order, effective Jan. 29, … Fishing on the Dream Stream has been very good this week. Purple, Black, #14-16, Radiation Baetis, Required fields are marked *, Pingback: Video: How to Tie the Eggs Over Easy | Orvis News. Black, Grey, Red, Black, Purple, If you want something a little flashier than a tube midge, try a Juju Bee in chartreuse or red. Yellow, Tan, Natural, Recon Reel $119.00 < > Chartreuse, #20-22, Egg Patterns, The Trico's have been coming off around 7:30 am followed by the Caddis. Olive, Red, Purple, #14-16, Tungsten Tactical Mayfly, Have a variety of Pheasant Tails, PMDs, Caddis, and Yellow Sallies in your flybox. A few rainbows are still spawning, so please be respectful of the spawning redds. I caught four trout last week in about 45 minutes on the trout bead alone. #20-24, Rainbow Warriors, Late afternoon into the evening, the fish are rising to Caddis dries and Trico Spinners. I use a size 18 Black Zebra midge all the time, it’s just black thread with wire ribbing. #20-22, Juju Baetis, Orange, Red, Click the links below to visit our other properties. Tan, White, Natural, Tan, Peacock, Spinney has been challenging over the last few weeks, but we are encouraged by a recent increase of flows. The sporadic BWO or midge hatch has been seen later in the afternoon hours. Thank you! Add To Cart. Flows have been holding steady around 80 cfs for the last couple of weeks. I prefer olive, red, and zebra patterns, and I find great success using this fly in late fall through early spring.” -Dave Lovell, Egg Patterns, sizes 14-16 Any wet or sink fly needs weight ok . The flows on this section of the South Platte have been hovering around 140 for a few weeks now. It mimics the midge trapped in the transitional phase where it is helpless in the river and easy pickings for a feeding trout. With low flows (56 cfs) and frigid water (38 degrees above the barns), most of the fish will be holding in the slower, deeper pools. Warmer temperatures have brought more dry fly action and we are seeing an abundance of Caddis, PMD, and Tricos on the water. Black Beauties, Nymphing is still the most productive technique in the early morning, however fish are rising in the later afternoon and right before sunset. Streamer fishing can also be rewarding, particularly on those overcast days. #16-18, Pearl Trico Spinner, Your email address will not be published. Black, Olive, Brown, #22-24, Ext Body BWO, Surface activity has been plentiful on non-windy days - a caddis or hopper with a Trico spinner off the back has been very productive. Be sure to dress accordingly with plenty of layers, as temperatures can be down right frigid in the early mornings. The flows at the Dream Stream are currently at 69 c.f.s, which is lower than normal due to the dam work being done on Eleven Mile. With these more difficult conditions, it is essential to have polarized sunglasses, use long fluorocarbon leaders, and attempt to get that perfect drag-free drift. #14-18, Foam Caddis, This is over five times as much water from just a month ago which is a welcomed sight. It could be the head or the lead wrap or even the wire ribbing . Dead drifting Baetis nymphs, Caddis larva, and Midges can be very effective. #20-22, Foam Back Emergers, Target the deeper slots where you can see fish stacked up, cover lots of water, and use ample weight to quickly get the flies in the feeding zone. We are still seeing Tricos in good numbers and they should continue through October. Black, red, brown, Brown, Black, Never a lack of naturals in the water noticed while wading. I just want to know your opinion on this and any advice for hopefully selling them in the future. #18-22, Elk Hair Caddis, Red, Natural, BWOs and small midges are hatching on the overcast, non-windy days. Even more important than your fly selection is maintaining that drag-free drift and set to everything. Winter fishing has definitely arrived on the South Platte. #12-14, Soft Hackle PTs, Black, Olive, Carry this fly in olive, black, and red colors and you will be well rewarded.” – Chris Barry, “The Tungsten Zebra Midge is one of favorite winter flies. Black OPS Reel $149.00. #10-12, Graphic Caddis, Flow is at 62 CFS. Also, keep an eye out for fish feeding on adult midges along the bank. Midges and BWOs have been spotted on the surface later in the day, with the occasional trout rising to them, but nymphing is still the most productive technique this time of year. Tricos are starting to show up throughout the South Platte. Black, Purple, #18-20, Poxyback BWO, Use an attractor pattern such as a San Juan Worm, Stonefly, of flashback Pheasant Tail up top & trail a small midge pattern in the size #20-22 for your nymph rig. Nymphing, however, will still be your best bet and definitely have fluorocarbon tippet in 5x & 6x with such low flows and clear water. Use 4x or 5x leaders with 5x -6x fluorocarbon tippet. #2-4, Hi-Vis Griffith Gnat, I will often fish the fly below a small dry for those sipping fish that are in the very soft water. We suggest you use an attractor top fly trailed by a smaller midge pattern, size #22-24, and use fluorocarbon tippet. Red, Pink, Peach, We are very fortunate in Colorado that we have the opportunity to fish 365 days a year. Water temperatures are still high in the middle of the day, so we recommend you get on the water early, keep the fish in the water, and limit your picture taking to keep these fish happy. #22-24, JuJu Baetis, #12-16, Shotglass Baetis, Black, Olive, Gray, Winter fishing has definitely arrived on the South Platte. Also, scuds and stones are solid patterns to fish with the recent rise in water levels. If they are holding in fast water, they are eating. The curved hook gives the profile a more natural representation. #18-22, Egg Patterns, #14-18, Jig Pheasant Tails, #20-24, Griffith Gnats, The fish will be found in the deeper pools close to the river bottom. Tan, Olive, Black, The PMDs are also still occurring on the Dream Stream. A double nymph setup is the preferred method, with the strike indicator (if used) positioned 2 times the deepest stretch you intend to drift. trophy achievement. If you witness any bad behavior or suspicious/illegal activity please call Colorado Parks & Wildlife at (719) 748-3401. Temperatures are very cool in the mornings leading to a delay in the withering Trico hatch. Spawning browns are back in the reservoir, and the resident trout are difficult (but not impossible) to catch. Since it doesn’t have a bead, it is very light, so it won’t pull down the dry fly. Agreed, size 20 black zebra midge worked for me a couple days ago landing a rainbow on a small stream outside of Ithaca, cold cold cold water but hey, ya gotta eat. Sometimes I like them with tungsten, brass, or red glass beads, but more often than not, with the lows flows of winter, I’m a huge fan of the regular old Pheasant Tail without one. #20-24, EpoxyBack PMD, With the low flows the water is gin clear, so fishing has been a bit challenging. Zebra, Red, #18-22, Radiation Baetis, Best of all, the beauty of the WD-40 is that it could be a midge or a BWO which is great, since those two insects overlap during winter hatches.I carry gray, black, and olive for colors.”- Chris Barry. There are still quite a few suckers in the river, but the trout are there if you are willing to cover a lot of ground and spend some extra time carefully looking in the traditional runs, riffles and pools. #14-16, Eggs, We recommend leading with a brown san juan worm followed by a black 2 Bit Hooker, drowned Trico spinner or Graphic Caddis. Caddis have been spotted on the stream and the trout are starting to key in on all stages (larva, pupa, and adult) of this Western staple. #12-16, Tung Zebra Midge, Baetis patterns in the purple and red are good trailer choices for your midge patterns with a top attractor being an egg or san juan worm. The Baetis (Blue Winged Olive) hatch is well underway and Caddis are just around the corner. Red, Natural, Water clarity remains excellent and the recent cold temperatures have keep the crowds to a minimum. This fly is my favorite to fish behind an egg any time of the day. Flashback, which is almost double the historical average. #14-18, Schmidts Red PMD, #14-18, Headlight Caddis, #20-24, Barr's PMD Emerger, The fish will be found in the deeper pools close to the river bottom. Fishing on the Dream Stream section of the South Platte River has been sporadic. Good news is that the reservoirs are full and flows have been bumped slightly up to around 86 c.f.s. Fish hovering motionless near the bottom of deep pools are not feeding fish. Pink, Orange, We are not seeing these bugs come off the water until around 10-11 am. Lime, Olive, Cream, #20-24, Top Secrets, Green, Olive, Thanks I’m looking it up. If the trout sips showing a full nose, put on a trico or midge. The flows at Spinney have been consistent at 77 c.f.s. Olive, Dun, For top water action, stick to size #22 or even smaller and use 6x tippet. #20-22, Mercury Pheasant Tail, #18-24, Egg Patterns, Black, The flash flooding and hail storm from a few weeks ago did cause some fish kill, eroding banks, and lots of debris to be washed down, particularly on the lower section of the river. Chartreuse, Tan, Chocolate, “If I could only fish one dry-fly pattern for the rest of my life, I’d take a Parachute Adams everyday and twice on Sunday. gray, black, Surface activity has been plentiful on non-windy days. Since 1856. Don't be discouraged if you get no action at all through the afternoon. #20-22, Mayer's Mini Leach, #8-14, Eggs, #4-6, Squirmey Worms, Want to save money use lead core fishing wire keep or strip off the coating happy tight lines, 9 trout today n a snow storm late dec. on San Juan.hands down best non fly fly for winter. The fish have been actively feeding on midges for most of the day. #16-18, CDC Para BWO, Surface activity is still pretty sporadic. #20-22, Drowned Trico Spinner, Day after day, seeing our customers pull nice fish out of some of the deeper, slower pools has made me a believer in this fly. #20-22, Graphic Caddis, Brown, The flows on the Dream Stream have been consistently at 65 cfs. Try an attractor pattern up top (scuds/eggs/worms), followed by red, puple, or black midges below and definitely use fluorocarbon 4x or 5x tippet. Despite the fluctuating flows over the past few weeks the fishing has still been consistently good. #16-20, Tails-Up Tricos, #18-22, Bubbleback PMD, If fishing in very crowded conditions is not your thing, I would suggest giving another section of the South Platte a try over the next couple of weeks. Tan, Green, The entire South Platte is fishing great. With still relatively low flows and lots of pressure from anglers, fluorocarbon tippet in 5x/6x is highly recommended if not absolutely necessary. Olive, Gray, If you see a splash tight to the bank, try a hopper or caddis. If you spot feeding fish take the time to plan your approach. Please respect spawning fish and be extra careful not to disturb redds (light areas of clean gravel that act as spawning beds for trout). #18-20, Egg Patterns, THis article and the comments were very helpful in me choosing pattern(s) for November fishing. With the first day of Fall right around the corner, the much anticipated Brown spawn at the Dream Stream is bringing crowded parking lots and plenty of anglers with which to share this section of gold-medal water. #22-24, Juju Baetis, Watch the take, to determine your fly selection. With the higher flows in the last few days, you can drop down to 4x and 5x fluorocarbon tippet. If you're nymphing during the first half of the day lead with a red San Juan worm trailed by a black RS2 or Pheasant Tail. Copper, Red, Red, Pink, Wine, #22-24, Killer Mayfly, Black/Green, Morning and evening dry fly fishing has been fantastic with prolific Trico and PMD hatches. #20-22, Copper John, Not much has changed in terms of the fly selection, with midges and Baetis dries and emergers being the most effective. Rising temperatures slow down the catch rate during the mid day hours, but the fishing during the early mornings and late evening has been great along the Dream Stream with several hatches occurring simultaneously. Chocolate, Yellow, Orange, #20-22, Flashtail Eggs, Pearl, Black, Olive, #18-24, Rainbow Warrior, The South Platte Fly Shop is a division of Frying Pan Anglers. Black, That extra weight at the end helps get it down to where it needs to be.” – Scott Dickson, “With midges being a staple food item throughout the year and especially in the colder months, I can’t think of a better pattern to have in my fly box than the Juju. I fish them all up and down the South Platte during the winter months. Try different sizes and colour switch it up always . The fish are holding to the banks and in the deeper holes. With the temperatures climbing as the day progresses, the best fishing continues to be in the early morning hours and later in the evenings. And though we are now in December and it’s probably time to put away that hopper box until next summer, don’t think that there aren’t plenty of fishing opportunities throughout the state. Black, Olive, Gray, #18-20, Darth Baetis, #22-24, Otter Eggs, #20-22, JuJu Flash Baetis, #18-22, Zebra Midge, #18-22, Sparkle Dun Baetis, And they can tell you the flies that work there. Maximo Reels . The water is for the most part clear, allowing sight fishing. We are starting to see some caddis larva in the water as well. red, black, SHOP NOW. Use 4x or 5x leaders with 5x fluorocarbon tippet. #20-24, Black Gnat, Black, Gray, #16-18, CN Yellow Sally,

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