The Yampa and Elk rivers are running high. Clarity has been off and on depending on overnight temps.
The tailwater of stagecoach is closed, but there is still plenty of fishable water in the area.
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The “tailwater,” also known as the upper Yampa, is one of the most productive stretches of river year-round. The dam keeps the flows and water temperature nearly consistent for the entire year. The DOW keeps a close eye on the water and river bank health which makes for incredible fishing.
The Tailwater is closed due to low flows. There is still plenty of fishable water in the area.
Feel free to give a call down to the shop with any questions.
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Just one mile downstream of the Stagecoach tailwaters this stretch of river can be very productive year round. This state wildlife area is about 2.5 miles of idyllic trout stream habitat. There is a high density of fish in this area so do not walk past any structure without first casting in for a try. Sight casting this stretch of river is popular.
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Flows: 300 C.F.S.
Nymphs: Barr’s Emerger, Juju Baetis, Hairs Ear, Pheasant Tail, RS2, Zebra Midge, Dath Baetis, Worms, Eggs
Dries: Grifith’s Gnat, Parachute Midge, Brooks Sprout
Streamers: Hale Bop Leach, Slump Buster, Zonker
Flowing right through downtown Steamboat Springs, the Yampa River gives anglers miles of excellent fish-able water. Stop into the shop and we can point you in the right direction
The Yampa is high but very clear. We have seen some good nymphing in any slow water you can find. We have also seen some fish rising to PMD’s, caddis and yellow sallies. Feel free to give a call down to the shop with any questions.
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Flows: 1,100
Nymphs: Jigged PT, Red Copper John, Tungsten Reckoner, Patt’s Rubber Legs, Hares Ear, Barr’s Emerger, Zebra Midge, RS2, Worms
Dries: Parachute Sallie, Extended Body PMD, Elk Hair Caddis
Streamers: Leaches, Zonkers, Sparkle Minnow
Flowing out of the Zirkel Wilderness Area. There are just a few access points to the river starting with Christina State Wildlife Area located about 8 miles out of town. Christina is a 1 mile stretch that provides numerous long runs and solid pocket water. Browns, Rainbows, Cutthroats, Brookies and Whitefish, ranging from 12-18 inches can be found in this stretch of the Elk. The Upper Elk, north of Clark down Seedhouse road, has tons of public water access in the National Forest. Bring a small rod, attractor dry flies and 4x tippet.
The Elk is high, but very clear. We have seen some good nymphing in any slow deep water you can find. Look for this section to come down later this month. Please feel free to give a call down to the shop for up to date info.
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Flows: 1,160
Nymphs: Patt’s Rubber Leg, Lightening Bug, Copper John, 20incher, Worms, Eggs
Streamers: Sparkle Minnow, Zonkers
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