Frying Pan River
Colorado Fly Fishing
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Frying Pan River
September 29, 2025
Normal Flow
Current Conditions
Flow
141 CFS
Normal
Clarity
Crystal Clear
Crystal Clear
Water Temp
46°F
Fishing Rating
8/10
Best Times to Fish
Morning
Midday
Evening
What's Working
- •Sight-nymphing (Black Beauties, RS2s)
- •Dry-dropper (BWOs & Drakes)
- •Soft-hackle emergers
- •Mini Leeches
Active Hatches
BWOs, midges, and Drakes on cloudy afternoons; Rusty spinners and mole flies along banks.
Detailed Report
Cold, clear tailwater conditions define the Pan this week. Trout are stacked in deeper buckets early—think Black Beauties and WD-40s under a light indicator. By mid-morning, fish slide into softer currents to feed on emergers and BWOs. Afternoons bring the Drake window (2–4 PM). Accurate casts and fine tippet (5X–6X) are key. Late in the day, swing small streamers along edges for larger browns.
Fly Recommendations
Dries
Drake #12–14, BWO #18–20, Rusty Spinner #18
Nymphs
Black Beauty #18–20, RS2 #20–22, WD-40 #22
Streamers
Mini Leech, Zonker #10–12
Pro Tips
- •Stay light, watch for rising trout midday, and match hatch sizes closely.
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