Fishing Report for the South Platte River
Dream Stream (Charlie Meyers SWA)
General Overview
Spring conditions are beginning to present themselves on the Dream Stream! Blue Winged Olive and Midge lifecycle activity will be the major drivers of productivity until Caddis show up later in the Spring. We have seen a handful of lake fish on the lower end of the system, however nothing crazy on that front yet. As we enter the spawning window for the rainbows/ cuttbows on this section...please be aware of redds and spawning activity.Stream Conditions
Flowrate above Elevenmile Reservoir: 128 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
Its all BWO and Midges until Caddis show up later in the Spring Be prepared for technical nymphing for much of your day, but be prepared with a dry fly rod for those BWO and Midge hatches...and don't be a opposed to throwing a streamer with spawning fish in the system. In other words, be prepared with the full lifecycle of the Midge and BWO...in small sizes. Never a bad idea to throw an attractor nymph here and there, so keep a leech or egg handy as well.
Spinney Mountain Ranch (Above Spinney Reservoir)
General Overview
Not enough water in this section to clear ice formation in the Early Spring. Look elsewhere until Springtime.
Stream Conditions
Flowrate above Spinney Reservoir: ICE
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
Prep for the Spring!
Elevenmile Canyon
General Overview
It's been cold in Elevenmile Canyon with the recent Spring weather, but this stretch is always a good option regardless. Blue Winged Olive and Midge lifecycle activity will be the major drivers of productivity until Caddis show up later in the Spring.
Stream Conditions
Flowrate near Lake George: 135 CFS
Clarity: Clear
Suggested Methods
Its all BWO and Midges until Caddis show up later in the Spring Be prepared for technical nymphing for much of your day, but be prepared with a dry fly rod for those BWO and Midge hatches...and don't be a opposed to throwing a streamer with spawning fish in the system. In other words, be prepared with the full lifecycle of the Midge and BWO...in small sizes. Never a bad idea to throw an attractor nymph here and there, so keep a leech or egg handy as well.
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