Crystal River –
Flow: 64 cfs/Redstone, 18 cfs/Carbondale
Conditions: The lower river in Carbondale below Mile Marker 64 is closed to fishing due to a lack of water. The remainder of the entire river up to Redstone and Marble is open to fishing and fishing quite well at that. We’re now entering the peak of our hopper season up the Crystal. If you’re willing to cover water you’ll be highly rewarded on this little river. Hopper/Dropper rigs are favored by many while hatch matching anglers will enjoy seeing PMDs, caddis and BWOs. Small beaded nymphs like orange quill Perdigons, Frenchies, PTs and Princes are always good at this time of year.
Our private property in Marble at the Darien Ranch is fishing incredibly well right now too. With limited availability we strongly encourage you to make reservations with as much lead time as possible.
The fly shop is loaded to the gills with a ton of new fly tying merch, new rods and reels, new logo apparel and so, so much more. Swing by and help support your local independant fly shop!
Our guides know the Crystal River intimately – let us give you the highlight of your vacation!
As always, feel free to give us a call for daily river conditions at 970.963.5741
Flies
Dries: Double Chubby, Mini Foamulator, Carnage Hopper, Panty Dropper Hopper, Caddis Variant, E/C Caddis, Stimi’s, Para Quill PMD, Flag Dun PMD, Melon Quills, Flying Ants
Nymphs: BH Prince, BH Pheasant Tail Olive, 2Bits, Guides Choice HE, Soft Hackle PT, Partridge & Orange, Rainbow Warriors, BH Sparklewing RS-2, Jig Zebra, Perdigons, Frenchies,
Streamers: Mickey Finn, Royal Coachman Bucktail, Buggers, PSL’s
