The Yampa through Town, and at Chuck Lewis are open but high. The Stagecoach Tailwater and Sarvis are open and fishing well. There is plenty of water to fish in the Yampa Valley. Feel free to give a call down to the shop for up to the hour info.
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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
May 29th, 2023
The tailwater is now open!
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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.
The road into Sarvis is snowed in, get your snowshoes ready. This section has been fishing well depending on flows. Feel free to give a call down to the shop with any questions.
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Flows: 140 C.F.S.
Nymphs: Hairs Ear , Pheasant Tail, Barrs Emerger, Zebra Midge, RS2, Buckskin, Soft Hackles
Dries: Midges
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 through town and at Chuck Lewis is open but very high. Parts may still be fishable but they are few and far between. Feel free to give a call down to the shop with questions.
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Flows: 3400 CFS
Dries: BWO’s, midges
Nymphs: Pheasant tails, Hares ears, RS2, Midges
Streamers: Lead eye bugger, Beldar bugger, Hare sculpin
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 open but high and dirty! Please feel free to give a call down to the shop for up to date info.
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Flows: 6000
Nymphs: Zebra midges, RS2’s, Stoneflies, Hares Ear, Pheasant Tails, Worms
Dries: BWO’s
Streamers: Sparkle Minnow, White Zonkers, Buggers
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