Eagle River
Colorado Fly Fishing
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Eagle River
September 29, 2025
Normal Flow
Current Conditions
Flow
150 CFS
Normal
Clarity
Clear
Clear
Water Temp
48°F
Fishing Rating
8/10
Best Times to Fish
Morning
Evening
What's Working
- •Dry-droppers (BWOs & emergers)
- •Nymphs (PT, RS2, Midge)
- •Streamers near structure
- •Beetles in afternoon
Active Hatches
BWOs, Midges, and occasional Caddis flutters; terrestrials along banks.
Detailed Report
The Eagle is clear, cool, and ideal for walk-wade days. Trout are holding in deeper runs early, feeding on small nymphs and emergers. By mid-morning, they slide into softer currents to feed near the surface. BWOs and midges remain the main game. Afternoons offer brief windows for terrestrials or bank sippers. Evenings see fish moving back to cover—perfect for small streamers and soft hackles.
Fly Recommendations
Dries
BWO #18–20, Ant / Beetle #14–16
Nymphs
PT #16–20, RS2 #18–22, Zebra Midge #20–22
Streamers
Muddler, Kreelex, Mini Leech #10–12
Pro Tips
- •Cover edges and inside seams methodically and adjust depth often—the bite varies hour to hour.
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