Roaring Fork River
Flow: 555/Aspen, 943/Basalt, 1,750cfs/Glenwood Springs
Conditions: The river is still maintaining good clarity above Carbondale and the Crystal River. Stoneflies, green drake nymphs, caddis, worms and attractors like princes, rainbow warriors and the like are all fishing well. In the higher water don’t overthink it too hard; it’s all about fishing the soft and slow water with a halfway decent drift. The stretch of river from Basalt to Carbondale has been seeing the most action lately including some dry fly windows. The streamer bite has been good with the fish pushed up on the banks. With the low snowpack these high water conditions won’t last long this year. We are just a week or two away from some amazing fishing. Bring on the green drakes!!! Let’s get the season goin’!
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Our guides know the Roaring Fork River intimately – let us give you the highlight of your vacation!
Feel free to call us for daily river conditions – 970.963.5741
Flies-
Dries: Caddis Variant, Foam Elk Hairs, Dry Humpers, Stimi’s, Chubby Chernobyls, Adams Comparadun, Roy’s Special Emerger, CDC Comparadun, Poly Para Adams
Nymphs: Tactical Turd, 20Incher, Rubberlegs, Pearl Jam, Rainbow Warrior, Licorice Gumdrop, Jig FKA Prince, Soft Hackle PT, Electric Caddis, Guides Choice HE, Breadcrusts, San Juan Worm, BH Sparklewing RS2’s, Foamwing Emerger, CDC Biot Emerger, Worms
Streamers: Jig Thin Mint, Mini Dungeons, Sculpzilla, Goldies, Ebonies
