CURRENT CONDITIONS · LIVE FLOWS + SHOP REPORTS
The flow numbers come straight from the USGS river gauges, around the clock. The notes and rigs are our seasonal playbook from thirty-two years on this water, and when the guides post a fresh report from the shop, it takes over. Want today's read from someone who was just out there? Call the shop.
-- cfs
Seasonal outlook
Clear water and educated fish. Go a size smaller and a shade lighter than you think, and fish the seams early and late. Evening caddis can still bring the whole run to the top.
RECOMMENDED RIG
Tan Caddis #16 · Pheasant Tail #18 dropper · 5x tippet
-- cfs
Seasonal outlook
This is what the drift boats live for: Pumphouse to State Bridge, dry-dropper along every bank, caddis in the evening, and canyon scenery that makes the fishing almost secondary. Almost.
RECOMMENDED RIG
Chubby #10 · Tungsten Pheasant Tail #16 on 3 feet · 3x/4x
-- cfs
Seasonal outlook
The Eagle in July is one of the best freestone games in Colorado: dry-dropper through endless pockets, caddis in the evening, and strong, wild fish that hit like they mean it.
RECOMMENDED RIG
Yellow Stimulator #12 · Prince Nymph #14 on 2.5 feet · 4x/5x
-- cfs
Seasonal outlook
A hundred miles of browns that love a well-drifted dry. PMDs, sallies, and caddis through the day, and pocket water that rewards anglers who keep moving. One of the great freestone road trips, 90 minutes from the shop.
RECOMMENDED RIG
Chubby #10 · Copper John #16 · 3x/4x · cover water
-- cfs
Seasonal outlook
Cold, clear releases keep the Williams Fork fishing well all summer. PMDs and caddis, technical drifts, and wild fish that reward a careful approach. The thinking angler's summer river.
RECOMMENDED RIG
PMD #16-18 · Split Case PMD #18 dropper · 5.5x
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