Fishing has been better than average through town, especially considering the time of year. Deep nymphing has been the most productive tactic for the most part, but there have been intermittent dry fly opportunities as well. Fish have been taken on midges in the #22-#26 range in a wide variety of colors.

UV Emerger, #24-26 Adams/Parachute Adams #24-26, Barr's Pure Midge, RS2 #24, Fowler’s Midge, Miracle, JuJuBee, Black Beauty, Mercury Midge, Brooks Sprout, Griffiths Gnat, Grizzly Midge.

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Colorado's newest "popular" tailwater continues to produce. Crowds have diminished and the fishing is good year round down there. The inversion makes for some nasty cold mornings in this spot, but by early afternoon it's game on!

Flows are low making for easy wading, but be careful walking in as the trail is steep and gets tricky with snow in the equation. Vibram soled wading boots are helpful.

Nymphing tungsten beadheads, BWO nymphs, and red or black midge patterns should produce right now. Most reports have been fair to good with the following;

BIG beaded Tung Teasers, Golden Stones, and Prince nymphs, Tungsten Flash Bug, BLM Red, Blach Beauty, Johnny Flash, Disco Midge, Barr’s Emerger, Rainy’s Real Meal, JuJuBee Midge.

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The Breeze unit can be a really peaceful place to fish in the winter. Lower traffic, snowy banks, and eagles flying overhead are sure to cure your cabin fever.

Midges and midges, as well as midges will be the ticket until spring. Although nymphing is usually the most productive winter tactic here, a warm day always has the potential to spark some good dry fly fishing.

Again, make sure to be there during the "winter window," meaning noon to 3:30.

Top producers include: Black UV Emergers, JuJuBee, Barr's Emerger, WD50, Johnny Flash, Top Secret Midge, Barr's Pure Midge Larva, Garcia's Rojo, Buckskin, Black Beauty Emerger, RS2s, Griffiths Gnat, Fowler's Midge, Brooks Sprout, Midge Adams, etc.....

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Trout fishing here will be marginal at best until April or so, however if you're into "alternative sportfish" this may just be your spot!

This time of year is famous for whitefish congregating for their annual bottom feeding and mass orgy event. Bring your favorite beadhead/Prince Nymph/Egg Pattern and fish the deep slow runs.

"Yank em out and smoke em up!"

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The area ices up for the most part in the winter, however there is open water from Twin Lakes to just below Clear Creek. I wouldn't recommend fishing here on purpose this time of year, but if you happen to be there with some time on your hands, try fishing beadhed nymphs followed by a black Zebra Midge.... You never know......

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It's on fire down there! Book your trip today!

Because the hatch is so mixed right now, virtually everything is producing if fished at the right time.

Personally, I have been starting with small Caddis dries in the morning, moving to PMD and baetis emergers in the afternoon, and finishing the day with a caddis dry-bead head dropper setup.

Recommended nymphs: Tung Teaser, Tung Mirco-Stone, Barr's BWO and PMD Emerger, JuJu Baetis, BTS Olive.

Recommended dries: Stimulators (orange and yellow), hoppers, Chenoble Ants, Small Elk Hair Caddis (14 or 16).

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The Roaring Fork is a great year-round freestone. Focus on the Deeper runs with heavy nymph rigs, but keep your eyes peeled for risers.

In the winter, the main natural food source will be midges, however there are a host of flies that can work. These include but are not limited to the following:

Zebra Midges, Poison Tungs, Befus Glass Bead Midges, Capn' Hook, San Juan Worms, Prince Nymphs, Tung Teasers, Psycho Princes, Oops (I did it again), Yellow Eggs, and 20 Inchers.

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Fishing in South Park during the winter can be an unbelievably frigid experience at times, although the trout don't really seem to mind it. Pick your days carefully and be ready for some great action.

It's important to use your entire arsenal of winter tailwater tricks here (light tippet, flourocarbon, yarn indicators, small bugs, perfect drifts and a bit of stealth).

Top producers include WD40s, BTS Nymphs, Black Beauty Emergers, WD40s, Micro Pheasant Tails, UV Emergers, Big Bears, Miracles, and JuJuBees.

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Muddy Creek is not known as an outstanding winter fishery, however, being a tailwater there will be open water and you're likely to have the place to yourself. If nothing else you can experience what the creek is like without the giant swarms of vampire deerflies that are always present in the summer.

Give it a try and if it turns out to be bunk the Breeze Unit and Williams Fork are just a couple miles away!

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Closed until spring.

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The Willy's Fork is yet another great year round fishery, usually mimicking the Colorado as far as bugs and tactics. It's a great place to get away in the winter. Expect consistent midge fishing through the winter.

Top producers include: Black UV Emergers, JuJuBee, Barr's Emerger, WD50, Johnny Flash, Top Secret Midge, Barr's Pure Midge Larva, Garcia's Rojo, Buckskin, Black Beauty Emerger, RS2s, Griffiths Gnat, Fowler's Midge, Brooks Sprout, Midge Adams, etc.....

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This creek is always flowing cold and foamy. Try using limes and salt if needed. Longnecks are the preferred choice, but almost any variety will catch a buzz.

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Wait until ice-off.

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As with most everywhere else right now, midges will be the key for the next several months. Expect the river to fish better the further down you go and focus on the deeper, slower runs rather than the riffles and pockets where fish are often found in the warmer months.

Bring an assortment of midges, and don't be afraid to lead with a #14-16 beadhead something or other.

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I'd be lying if I said I had good info. Call FFO, Gore Creek, or Alpine River- they'll have a better read on it.

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Mostly Frozen.

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I skied across Clear Creek the other day and it didn't appear that the fishing was too good (frozen!).

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Not much of a winter fishery. Sould come to life early summer.

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07/05

The mysis shrimp fishing is on fire! Numerous fish are being caught on the white crustacean in the 20-26 inch range! Anglers are also doing well fishing the foam lines with BWO and PMD dries in the afternoon! Get up there to catch some of the best fishing of the year.

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