Rise Beyond Colorado Fly Fishing Report

This week’s fishing report breaks down the best fly fishing near Denver for June 16–22. Flows are finally cooperating, hatches are predictable, and it’s shaping up to be a killer week on the water.

Leading the pack is South Boulder Creek, with stable flows around 90 CFS and trout rising to PMDs and caddis throughout the day. It’s the most consistent stretch close to town right now, especially for anglers who know how to drift a dry-...

In this episode, we head up—way up—into the alpine zones of Colorado’s backcountry to talk high country dry fly fishing. If you’re sick of fishing behind three other people on the South Platte, this is your invitation to breathe thin air, throw big loops, and fool native cutthroat in cold, clear water.

Colorado high country streams are at their peak from mid-June through early August. The runoff has settled, the hatches are reliable...

In this episode of Rise Beyond, we cut through the noise and bring you the only Deckers fly fishing report that matters. No copy-paste summaries. No outdated hatches. Just real, field-tested insight from anglers who fish the South Platte River at Deckers every single week.

With flows sitting at 325 CFS and PMDs leading the hatch menu, this stretch is both fishable and technical—exactly how we like it. But don’t expect easy hookups u...

Welcome to a truly wild stretch of Colorado water: the Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir. In this week’s episode of Rise Beyond, we head deep into rugged canyon country for one of the state’s most rewarding—but underfished—tailwaters.

Flows are holding around 575 CFS and clarity is solid at 3–4 feet, making this an ideal time to chase wild browns and rainbows with stonefly rigs, PMDs, and a healthy dose of grit. The hike-in ...

In this episode of Rise Beyond, we dive into the heart of downtown Silverthorne—home to some of the most technical trout in Colorado. The Blue River, flowing cold and clear out of Dillon Dam, is in prime form this June with flows holding steady around 105 CFS and visibility as good as it gets.

Whether you're a dry fly purist or a tactical nympher, the Blue demands your best game. This episode covers how to navigate the ultra-pre...

This week on River Whisper, we head north to one of Colorado’s finest Front Range fisheries — the Cache la Poudre River near Fort Collins. With flows dropping to a fishable range and clarity improving in the canyon stretches, now is the time to hit the Poudre before summer crowds and full runoff return.

We walk you through everything you need to know to have a productive session, whether you're fishing before work or planning a ...

It’s early June, and if you’ve been waiting for runoff to settle, now’s your moment, kind of. On this week’s episode of River Whisper, we break down the five best places to fly fish near Denver, based on real-time flows, water clarity, hatch activity, and our on-the-ground intel.

This episode is your ultimate cheat sheet for picking the right water at the right time. We’re looking at early morning windows, avoiding that afternoon sn...

This week on River Whisper, we’re diving deep into one of Colorado’s most iconic urban creeks — Boulder Creek. Whether you’re a dry fly diehard, a canyon wanderer, or a city-based stealth caster, Boulder Creek is fishing like a dream in the early hours right now — and we’re giving you the full scoop.

Flows are down to a sweet spot (~60 CFS), water clarity is sharp in the mornings, and hungry trout are hugging the rocks, seams, and s...

In this week’s episode of Rise Beyond, we break down what’s happening on the Dream Stream—Colorado’s legendary tailwater known for big browns, spooky rainbows, and sight-fishing glory. We cover June 2025 flows, fly selections, water clarity, hatch updates, and the top access points for success. Whether you’re planning a midweek run or a weekend mission, this is the only intel you need.

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This week on Rise Beyond, we wade into one of Colorado’s most legendary stretches—Cheesman Canyon. With steady flows at 195 CFS and crystal-clear water, conditions are ripe for technical but rewarding fly fishing. We cover which flies are catching the most fish, how to fish this section of the South Platte River without spooking trout, and when to be on the water for the best results. Whether you're planning a weekday trip or h...

In this episode of Rise Beyond, we dive deep into fly fishing Clear Creek near Denver during spring runoff. If you're wondering whether it's worth rigging up this week—here’s your no-BS answer. With the flows high and off-color, most anglers bail. But savvy locals know how to work the banks, soft seams, and tailouts for aggressive feeders.

We’ll break down best flies for Clear Creek, the ideal access points from Golden to Ge...

Looking for the best fly fishing in Colorado today? This is your go-to guide. We’ve scouted the top rivers across the state and dialed in what’s hot, what’s hatching, and exactly where to fish on Monday, June 2, 2025.

In this episode, we spotlight:

• 🎣 Clear Creek Canyon – the weekday warrior's dream

• 🐟 Deckers on the South Platte – perfect clarity and active fish

• 🏞️ Arkansas River near Buena Vista – prime bankside pockets desp...

Welcome to another episode of Rise Beyond Fly Fishing, where mountain wisdom meets modern angling. In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most overlooked yet critical tools in every Colorado angler’s kit: river flows.

Whether you’re standing at the edge of the South Platte wondering if 500 CFS is “fishable” or squinting at a USGS gauge like it’s ancient Greek, this episode is your friendly decoder ring. We’re unpacking how to...

In this week’s episode of Rise Beyond, we head to Northwest Colorado for a deep dive into the Yampa River near Steamboat Springs.

Flows are high and the water’s pushy, but that’s not stopping the fish—or us. We break down what’s working and what to avoid, including:

• Top flies for these flows (think big, buggy, and heavy)

• Best times of day to fish when the sun hits the seams

• Which stretches to skip and which to target

• Tips for wading...

In this week’s Rise Beyond River Report, we wade deep into Waterton Canyon—Denver’s backyard tailwater that fishes better than it should.

Flowing clean and clear at 52 CFS, the South Platte through Waterton is quietly producing solid days for anglers who know where (and when) to fish. We break down:

• Best flies this week (RS2s, Parachute BWOs, and more)

• Prime fishing times and why mid-morning is your window

• Nymphing vs. dries: What ...

This week on the Rise Beyond River Report, we’re breaking down the best fly fishing near Denver and across Colorado for May 27 through June 2, 2025. With steady flows, warming temps, and hatches firing on all cylinders, this is one of the best windows of the season to hit the water—and this episode tells you exactly where to go and what to throw.

We cover the top 5 rivers fishing well right now:

• Deckers (South Platte River) – A t...

Join us as we explore the very best fly fishing on Colorado’s Western Slope — from legendary tailwaters to hidden freestone gems. In this episode, we break down top rivers like the Gunnison, Roaring Fork, and Animas, along with lesser-known spots you’ll want to hit before everyone else does.

Whether you're planning a weekend trip or your next bucket list adventure, this is your complete guide to fishing the Western Slope — inclu...

This week on the Rise Beyond podcast, we dive deep into the Blue River below Dillon Dam — one of Colorado’s most technical and rewarding tailwaters. With May flows sitting around 90 CFS and crystal-clear water conditions, it’s a challenging stretch that rewards precision and patience.

We’ll walk you through:

• Current hatch activity: midges, Blue Winged Olives, and early signs of caddis

• Top 3 flies for the month, including Mysis pat...

Planning a day on Clear Creek? Whether you’re sneaking in a quick after-work session or chasing wild browns all weekend, this episode of the Rise Beyond Fly Fishing Podcast gives you everything you need to master one of Colorado’s most productive—and overlooked—freestone creeks.

In this episode, we deep-dive into the best dry-dropper rigs for Clear Creek, tailored for each season. You'll learn:
🎯 Which dry flies and droppers...