Eagle River
Colorado Fly Fishing
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Eagle River
September 15, 2025
Normal Flow
Current Conditions
Flow
160 CFS
Normal
Clarity
Clear
Clear
Water Temp
53°F
Fishing Rating
8/10
Best Times to Fish
Morning
Evening
What's Working
- •Dry-dropper with BWOs and Baetis emergers
- •PTs and Zebra Midges under indicators
- •Small streamers (Muddler, Kreelex)
- •Terrestrials (beetles and ants midday)
Active Hatches
BWOs, midges, light Caddis, and lingering terrestrials.
Detailed Report
Mid-September on the Eagle offers crisp air and comfortable flows. Morning hours find trout deep in runs and buckets—classic nymphing water. By mid-day, they slide into seams and riffles to feed on emergers. Dry-dropper setups with small BWOs and RS2s work consistently in clear conditions. Evenings bring an opportunity to throw small streamers near structure and cutbanks for aggressive browns.
Fly Recommendations
Dries
BWO #18–20, Ant #14–16
Nymphs
PT #16–20, RS2 #18–22, Zebra Midge #20
Streamers
Muddler, Kreelex #10–12
Pro Tips
- •Cover water methodically—the Eagle rewards mobility and stealth.
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