Roaring Fork River Report
February 2, 2012
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UPPER Roaring Fork - Aspen Downstream to Basalt
FLOW: 25 cfs through Aspen, 114 cfs in Jaffe Park (Woody Creek Canyon)
WATER CLARITY: Gin clear water.
OVERALL RATING: 5.5 out of 10. Watch overnight lows above 25 degrees for the best fishing for the following day.
THE SHORT AND SWEET: Think small flies and tippet sizes form here on out. Eggs and midges (small and black) have been the best for the remainder of the year. Chase the sun.
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Eggs 14-18, Midges 20-24.
IN DEPTH REVIEW: Winter has begun, ice has started to form on the edges of the river. The fish will start to hold in the deep runs and pits. Go deep to find the fish in the winter. Find the sun and chase it, solid times for fishing this time of year has been 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Appropriate Patterns
Dries: Bill's Midge Emeger 20-22, Hatching Midge 20-22. Befus CDC Midge 20-22.
Nymphs: Eggs 14-18, Juju Midge 18-22, PT's 18-22, Sparkle wing RS-2 20-22, RS-2 20-22, Top Sercet Midge 18-22, Bling Midge 20-22.
Hints: Many of our fly patterns have been custom tied and developed for the Roaring Fork. Custom tying materials in local colors are available as well. Check in with our staff when you pass through our area and we will happily show you what the hottest flies are and the best areas to fish... Tight Lines!
MIDDLE Roaring Fork - Basalt Downstream to Carbondale
FLOW: 245 cfs in Basalt.
WATER CONDITIONS: Green and clear. Watch overnight lows above 25 degrees for the best fishing for the following day
OVERALL RATING: 7.5 out of 10.
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 18-24, Stoneflies 12-14, Small Beatis 20-22.
THE SHORT AND SWEET: Still having great weather up here and the fishing has been soild for the past week. As we head in to the month of February the weather and the hatches will start to be more consistent. Lots of midges hatching around the 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. and signs of some golden stones and micro baetis crawling around. Bring it on!
THE IN DEPTH REVIEW: The fork has still been a afternoon fishery, ideal times range from the 11a.m hour to 4 p.m. Great number of midges coming off late in the day with some mixed signs of smaller golden stoneflies and micro beatis in the river system. The river has seen best fishing from Lower Woody Creek Bridge to Glenwood Springs. Long live our freestone rivers!!!!
Nymphs: Bling Midge 20-22, Bead Wing Midge 20-22, Sparklewing RS-2 20-22, Juju Baetis 20-22, Poly Wing Midge 20-22. Eggs 16-18. 20 incher 10-14, Tungstone 10-12. Poxyback Golden Stone 12-14.
Dries: Hatching Midge 20-22, Bill's Midge Emeger 20-22. Befus CDC Midge 20-22.
Streamers: Autumn Splendors, Ziwi's, Sacrilege's, Stingin' Sculpins, Stingin' Clousers, Slump Busters, Sculpzillas
LOWER Roaring Fork - Carbondale Downstream to Glenwood
FLOW: 480 cfs in Glenwood Springs.
WATER CONDITIONS: Green and Clear. Watch overnight lows above 25 degrees for the best fishing for the following day.
OVERALL RATING: 4 out of 10 (floating) and 7.5 out of 10 (wading)
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 18-22, Stoneflies 12-14, Small Beatis 20-22, Eggs 14-16.
THE SHORT AND SWEET : Lower river has been productive in the afternoon hours. Hunt for the deep pits and runs and go deep, the fish will start to call those sections of river home for the winter months. Eggs, stoneflies and midges will be key for the next few months as winter settles in. Best hours for fishing has been 11pm to 4pm. Chase the sun!
THE IN DEPTH REVIEW: Gin clear and fishing great! The fork has been more of an afternoon fishery this time of year, best times have been from 12 p.m. to 4p.m. Eggs and stoneflies as a lead fly with a midge trailed behind makes for a deadly combo. Ahhhhhh.....solitude, if thats what you are after, head down on the lower fork. Nice big runs and great fishing. Hot Spots: Burries Lease, Airport Run, 3 mile and Veltus Park.
Appropriate Patterns
Nymphs: RS-2 20-22, Bling Midge 20-22, Juju Midge 20-22, Poly Wing Midge 20-22, Bead Wing Midge 20-22 Eggs 14-18. 20 incher 10-12, Tungstone 10-12, Poxyback Golden Stone 12-14.
Dries: Hatching Midge 20-22, Adult CDC midge 20-22. Matt's Midge 20-22.
Streamers: Same as the Middle Roaring Fork
Link to the USGS Real Time Flow Chart for the Fork @ Aspen
Link to the USGS Real Time Flow Chart for the Fork @ Basalt (Emma)
Link to the USGS Real Time Flow Chart for the Fork @ Glenwood
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