08/29/21 We received a good report from a customer fishing the middle fork of the stream day before yesterday afternoon using our little Yellow stoneflies. The trail goes all the way to the headwaters of the Middle Fork. information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides. hasbeen a while since the last stocking, it's best to take one of two We recommend fishing the South Platte until it warms a little. The stream is in good shape and fish are being caught. Pumped. Fishing was slow today. We should start getting good reports very soon. Get directions to fishing access points and real-time stream flow data with theDIY Fly Fishing Map. Both are located near parking spaces, and are connected to the any bodies of water. Usebait - worms, salmon eggs, corn or power bait. We have not put a fish on board. Goodhatches are taking place.07/16/20 The river is low but otherwisein very good shape. There aresome good hatches.06/04/20 The levels are still above normalbut fishable in places. Parking is not allowed on the side of the road anywhere within park boundaries, sunfish. Our recommendation is based on aspects about the weather conditions, moon phase & water conditions. limits - still apply. Wait until it warms just a little. Roads can be rough and difficult to navigate here, but the canyon fishing is some of the best in the state. Whatever stretch you decide to fish, the South Platte River offers some of the best fly fishing in the country. We will get out an update on jackpot contenders and then for the next 3-day, Captain Drew will be out with the Prince of Words, Richie, doing the updates. Trout fishing is excellent during the spring and fall. We didnt receive any reports from anyone last week. Came to fish a local boat and got the Polaris Supreme. Mallard Pond is right behind the Camper Services fishing piers around Sandpiper,Mallard, and Pelican Ponds. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. Fish the lower sections. Will report again tomorrow, Different ponds are stocked with trout, bass, walleye, Unless the waters almost frozen, you can expect to hook into a few little monsters. As of 7/27/2020, Randy, a guide with Fishing with Bernie, reports that "water capacity is 99% as the summer draw down begins. The two branches join at Lyons, at the mouth of the canyon. The North branch of St. Vrain Creek begins in Rocky Mountain National Park a little south of Longs Peak. Midges and Skwala stoneflies are hatching. Wish us luck. So that is all. Good hatches are still takingplace.03/18/2020 The creek is still very coldbut trout are being caught mostly onmidgees and winter stoneflies.04/17/20 The stream levels are fine.Cooler weather has slowed the hatchesbut this will improve this coming week.05/03/20 The stream levels are still lowand the water clear. Blue Heron: 4-8" - Good size fish, but very picky eaters:Target the spar buoy line along the South and East shorelines. The trout arent all that big, but when you catch a good one, you know you have done a good job or got lucky one or the other. F-ing Bluefin, they're so wiley! 09/08/22 The stream is a little low but okay. Building. Team Galley was on it today, boy. Spring and fall offer the best hatches on the St. Vrain, but terrestrials are a good bet pretty much year round for the fish. Good hatches continue to take place and we continue to get good reports. ~~Oct. If you provide a budget for flies, we will select them to match the budget and get them to you on time for your trip. The Colorado Fishing Atlas allows users to search for fishing opportunities by species, specific interest or proximity to your home or destination. We are going to make a move and go look for bigger and better. This is a great chance to get out and test some of those midge patterns that you have been drooling over all winter. The North Fork is found on Colorado #7. Today we had a group of first timers on the boat. Coot, Kestrel, and Pelican Campgrounds are CLOSED until March 6th. important to know which pond youre fishing at not only so you catch the right Alright, we're going to give this tuna thing another morning and gather a game plan whether we'll bomb down to the Yellowtail grounds or stick it out offshore. Brown and rainbow trout are the prevalent species found on the lower sections of the North St. Vrain, but I have put a few of brook trout in the net here as well. We recommend fishing the uppersections in the park for the best results.There are still some good hatches takingplace and we continue to get goodcustomer reports.10/24/20 There are trout being caught byour customers in the lower section of theriver.11/15/20 Stream levels are low but weare getting a few good reports fromcustomer. your help to prevent its spread! Slight chances of thunderstorms for the next five days should help bring levels back up. They can be very plentiful in certain areas.Several species of Green Sedges, or Green Caddisflies whichever you prefer, are present. It is a very cold stream.Spring:The fishing generally starts in mid-April. That bodes ill for streamflows in that part of Colorado and may necessitate stream closures later this year because of warm water temperatures. Pintail: 2-5" - highly variable due to current and vegetation on south side and north shore near culvert. Ice is an average of 5" on all ponds. You wont have to fight the competition, and if you use a little caution you wonthave to worry about fishing behind someone. The fast pace was very exciting after the last two days of plunker fishing. They make excellent gifts. All other inquiriescan call303-678-9402 to speak to a staff member. Set includes 40 high quality, hand-tied flies (see list below) and waterproof fly box. And then off we were to find another school. All four species of trout are present in the stream. Most of the creek beds are filled with large boulders, tumbled down from the walls above.. Be wary when fishing in spring And that was the key to pulling the rabbit out of the hat at the end of the day. These caddisflies hatch from about the middle of May until through August.Terrestrial insects become very important from about the first of July through the month of September. Moderate weather should make for a fair week if fishing. There is a chance of thunderstorms today and then clearing thru Mon. We didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week. Reports from anglers include catches of 18-inch brooders, crappie, saugeye, and channel catfish have. Mallard Pond has a concrete boardwalk with know these accessories can spread aquatic nuisance species? Mahogany duns have started to hatch good. Cheesman Canyon Trout are some of the smartest and most beautifully colored fish in Colorado and will test the skill levels of even the most experienced fly fishermen. flies and lures (no bait of any kind! Surface temperature is 65 . They make excellent gifts. We take a number of different data points to make our fishing recommendation. 02/01/2020 The stream is runing at near anormal level. 08/28/21 The stream is still low but trout are still being caught by customers fishing in the park. of the ponds in St. Vrain, which look very similar to Eurasian watermilfoil. There are 11 fishable ponds at St. Vrain, that are stocked on a regular basis. There are hatches of Blue-winged olives, little Black Caddis, Little brown stoneflies, March Browns and midges. The fish survey isanalyzed for future use in stocking park between I-25 and St. Vrain Creek. Current conditions, fishing reports, maps, water levels, boating, camping, articles, blogs, and photos. The trout dont tend to be of the river monster variety in this region, but they definitely have all the fight and wily cunning of their wild river cousins. Blue Heron has producedsome good sized Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye/Saugeye on jigs and lures. There are good hatches taking place and we continue to get good reports from customers. We scratched out 60 mixed fish for our efforts today. Midges are hatching. 160 gram Flatfalls fished on 60lb was also working well. June is the time of the runoff. We had 5 Bluefin Tuna today. The water is very cold but trout can be caught on midges and skwala stonefly nymphs. Children must be actively fishing and attentively monitoring theirown fishing North St. Vrain Creek rises northeast of St. Vrain Mountain near Allenspark and descends in a canyon to the east along U.S. Highway 36. Trotlines, jugs, yo-yos and limb lines are illegal in the park. If you havent already done so, please give them an opportunity to prove their effectiveness to you. Rocky Mountain National Park offers state campgrounds for those who enjoy outdoor living, and there are numerous hunting and fishing cabins in the area for rent, too. So we'll be fishing tomorrow and then coming home. 17864-18860 North Saint Vrain Drive, Lyons, Boulder County, Colorado, United States 80540. Stay hidden from the trout as best you can. The variety gives anglers a lot of options, making the park . The three branches of St. Vrain Creek decent from high elevations at a steep decline. Sculpin streamers working.12/16/20 The water is cold averagingabout 40 degrees. Casting is easy in most places, yet most of the time, a twelve foot cast is all you need. Theres a lot of water readily accessible from highways #7 and #72. The N. Fork of the St. Vrain is best accessed via the Wild Basin entrance of RMNP in Allenspark. Stocked trout are not picky and will be easy to catch byany legal methodusing afly, lure, or bait. Click Here To Order or Call us at 800 594 4726 or email us at sales@perfectflystore.com. They are the most plentiful of all the caddisflies on the stream. of Bald Eagle Pond and the campground road is Red Tail Pond. Stagecoach Ice Fishing Tournament - 8:0 am 8am - 3pm $45 entry Pre-register at Stagecoach State Park, Steamboat CPW office, or Yampa River State Park January 11, 2023 on a hook, helping a small child hold the rod, and helping the child cast out. See current fishing conditions, free Colorado hatch chart and blog with our best fishing tips from local guides. We caught 76 Bluefin tuna, some Yellowtail, and a Dorado. This area is loaded with great pocket water. Dry Flies- Adams Dry Fly- Elk Hair Caddis - Blue Wing Olive - Royal Wulff - Griffith's Gnat White - Stimulator, Organge - Chernobyl Ant Nymphs/Wet Flies- Rubber Leg Nymph, Brown- BH Pheasant Tail Nymph - BH Prince Nymph - BH Hare's Ear Nymph - Barr's Emerger Nymph - Zebra Midge Nymph, Black Streamers- Wooly Bugger, Black (Size #8x2)- Wooly Bugger, Olive (Size #8x2). The St. Vrain Creek or St. Vrain river as it is sometimes referred to is still a place where a flyfisher can find solitude. There are very good hatches and our terrestrials are working. Chappy got in the mix and handed out some charter T-shirts for what will be the Ted Windham Inaugural Charter. spoons, spinner, crank baits, worms, power bait - even chicken liver. Especially since they immediately bum rushed the boat when we slid on them. We had very good fishing today with plenty of . Tomorrow is a new day. Daily, Annual, and Family Annual Passes can be purchased by cardafter hours at the "Iron Ranger" Self Serve Kiosk. watermilfoil is an invasive plant that can quickly spread and choke out the Water temperature and spawning time will effect productivity. or Call us at 800 594 4726 or email us at sales@perfectflystore.com. Unlike the generic fly shop trout flies, we have specific imitations of all the insects in St. Vrain Creek and in all stages of life that are applicable to fishing. March Browns are hatching. Fires must remain attended. Ice fishing is allowed on all ponds except Pelican Pond, which has an aeration system that makes ice extremely dangerous. The river is home to several of our favorite species, and its known to have a few trophies too. They started out catching Brook and Golden Trout in the mountains when they were kids, now catching Yellowfin Tuna and Yellowtail on Toms annual 7 day trip. Midges and BWOs arehatching. We didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week but we should start seeing some very soon. Ponds at the west end. Or I should say weigh in. Brachycentrus americanusor Little Black Caddis, referred to as the Mothers Day Hatch in many Western streams, start hatching in late April. St. Vrain Creek Fishing Report Updated 01/29/23(Bottom Of Page). Carp may also be caught on a fly: try using something that looks like cottonwood seed in June and early July. The levels are a little above a normal level for a change. You should be ableto catch trout. 10/23/21 Conditions are good. 09/06/21 The levels remain below normal but we are receiving reports of fish being caught. Fishing Conditions: Water was Gin clear, starting temp was 59 and we hit 66 at the end of the trip. update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, up-to-date stocking information can be found on the park'sConditions page. Most of the time the basic gear consist of one shorter, light fly rod and a small fly box with a few select flies. The trail continues for 0.6 miles west from County Road 7 onto the LaFarge Proprty atSt. Vrain State Park; this trail will eventually connect to City of Longmont trails that are not yet under construction. We are confident that you will be glad you did.Arctopsyche grandis, or the Great Gray Spotted Sedges, hatch during the month of July. streams are in midseason form. Most of the It offers pocket water fishing at its best. lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. White Bass: Only known population is on Blue Heron. plastics and crankbaits tend to be the go-to lures for bass, but don't be afraid You may bowfish for Carp, Pike, Shad, Sucker, and Bullfrog. Saugeye/Walleye: Most There are good hatches taking place and you should be able to catch good numbers of trout. Any User wishing to use the Lake must complete and file an Individual and Parent/Legal Guardian Waiver of Liability and Release Form with the District's Manager prior to use of the Lakes. Stick to afternoon fishing for best results too, as the midday sun tends to draw the fish out to feed more readily. Its 12/21/21 The stream is still a little low but okay. 11/17/21 The stream is just a little below normal level. 08/04/21 The stream is at a normal level and in good shape. 09/21/21 The water is still low but okay. There are good BWO hatches taking place as well as other insects. We are getting some good reports from customers. Most all of the water, except for some meadow type sections, consist of pocket water. No bait of any kind is permitted. The smaller pond south The stream offers just about all the challenges a small stream should offer. to try a top water or flyfish for bass. A chance of thunderstorms Wed. through Sat. Nymphs consisted of: Frenchie, JuJu Baetis, Pheasant Tail, Zebra Midge, Perdigon and Electric Caddis (14-18 hook size). milfoil plant to snag on your boots, get dropped into another pond, then grow Happy Birthday, Zeb. 8/18/21 Stream levels are still below normal so use care to stay hidden from the trout. For more information, see Colorado Parks and Wildlifes Pike and Walleye/Saugeye will also chase larger swim baitsand spoons, but we recommend suspending only a few feet down, as most ponds with Pike are very shallow at St. Vrain. For anglers that want a short drive and fast fishing, one of the best possible locations not even an hours drive from Denver is St. Vrain Creek. Red Quills also hatch during July and August. Fish the lower sections. 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