Fishing Report

ROARING FORK HATCH CHART

This hatch chart is a generalization of the hatches on our local Colorado Rivers in the Roaring Fork Valley, actual hatches vary. We do see some major bug hatches on our local rivers. They may be done on one section of river but very active upstream from where they were last week. Most hatches can be followed upstream for weeks and months. Contact either Roaring Fork Anglers or Alpine Angling for current hatch activity on your favorite river spots.

FLY SIZE JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEPT OCT NOV DEC
MIDGES 18-24 X X X X X X X
BLUE WINGED OLIVES 16-20 X X X X X
CADDIS 10-18 X X X X X X X
YELLOW SALLIES 14-16 X X X
PALE MORNING DUNS 14-18 X X X X
RED QUILLS 12-16 X X X X
GREEN DRAKES 10-14 X X X
GOLDEN STONEFLIES 8-12 X X X X
SALMONFLIES 6-10 X X
HOPPERS 6-14 X X X
ANTS & BEETLES 14-18 X X X
STREAMERS 2-12 X X X X X X X X X X X X

FLY FISHING REPORTS
 updated 4/14/25

Our fly fishing report is for the 4 Main Rivers in the Roaring Fork Valley: the Roaring Fork River, Frying Pan River, Colorado River and the Crystal River. The fishing report is updated regularly so check back often for current information. If you have any questions, contact us for the most current conditions and fly fishing reports. We also have a hatch chart available for general bug hatch information.

  • FRYING PAN RIVER

    The Fryingpan is at 161 cfs. 


    Nymphing is productive as well as dry flies. Midges and BWOs  are the primary hatches right now. The recent flow bump will help the fishing. 


    Try to fish the hatches mid day for the best dry fly action. 


    The pan will remain a good option as we enter runoff here. 


    Dries: 

    Para Adams #22, Mole Fly #20, Palms Special #20, Sprout baetis #22


    Nymphs: 

    Rs2’s #22, Pheasant Tails #22, JuJu Baetis #20, Mayhem Midge #22, Top Secret Midge #22, Bling Midge #22


    (Toilet Bowl to Baetis Bridge): Charlie’s Mysis, BTS Mysis, Solitude Mysis


    Streamers: 

    Sculpzillas #8, Buggers #10-#12, Slump Busters #8, Mini Dungeons #6

  • ROARING FORK RIVER

    The Roaring Fork is flowing 885 cfs through Glenwood and is quite muddy. We have started an early runoff here, with most of the mud coming from the crystal. 


    Getting above carbondale is the move right now, with much clearer water on the middle and upper roaring fork. 


    Dries: 

    Para Adams #20, Gulper Special #20, 


    Nymphs: 

    Pats Rubber Legs #14, Rainbow Warriors #18, Midges #18, Copper Johns #18, Biot Emerger #20, Caddis larva #18, JuJu Baetis #20, Rs2 #20


    Streamers: 

    Rusty Trombone #4, Mini Dungeon #6, Sculpzilla #8, Buggers #8-#12

  • CRYSTAL RIVER

    The crystal river is flowing 272 cfs through carbondale is quite muddy. Look to the upper fork and the pan for the best fishing. We have started an early runoff here in the valley. 


    Dries: Para Adams #20, Mole Fly #20, Griffiths Gnat #22, Sprout Midge #20


    Nymphs: Midges #20, Rainbow Warriors #20, 

    RS2's #20, Biot Emerger #20, BWOs #20



    Streamers:

    Woolly Buggers #10-#12, Sculpzilla #8, Thin Mint #10, Slump Busters #6

  • COLORADO RIVER

    The Colorado is flowing 2,710 cfs below Glenwood Springs. It has gotten pretty muddy over the last few days due to the crystal and the roaring fork. Look to the upper fork and the pan for the best fishing right now. 



    Dries: Para Adams #18, Trailing Shuck Midge #20, Adult Midge #20, Mole Fly #20


    Nymphs: Pats #14, Rainbow Warriors #18, Perdigons #18, Pheasant Tails #18, Princes #18, 20 Incher #16, RS2's #20, Copper Johns #18, Egg patterns #18, JuJu Baetis #18, Midgezilla #16-#18 


    Streamers: Dungeon #4, Goldie #4, Circus Peanut #4, Sculpzilla #4, Rusty Trombone #4