Roaring Fork Fish Report

Roaring Fork River Fly Fishing Report for May 14th, 2013

The Roaring Fork River starts high above Aspen and makes its way down valley through Glenwood Springs where it meets up with the Colorado River.  The upper Fork above the Town of Carbondale is fantastic wade and raft float fishing on the large freestone fishery.  From carbondale down river to Glenwood Springs the river widens and is more conducive to Driftboat fishing as well as wading. The Roaring fork although not as scenic as other rivers is an incredible trout fishery that is known for it's Green Drake hatch starting in early July most years.  The Roaring Fork is home to some big Browns and Rainbows especially as you get near Glenwood Springs.  Excellent public access is available from Glenwood to Aspen.  High water right now due to run off, however the Fork up stream of Basalt is clear and very fishable.  


Roaring Fork Report Date:

                         5/14/2013

Roaring Fork Flow:

  • Emma 435 CFS 
  • Glenwood Springs 1450 CFS

Roaring Fork Mid Day Water Temp:

 48.0 @ Glenwood

Roaring Fork Current Rating (1-10):

  • 6 of 10 Above Carbondale

  • 2  of 10 Below Carbondale

Roaring Fork Fly Fishing Report:

The Roaring Fork flows have increased dramatically in the last 48 hours due to the onset of our Spring run off.  Water clarity below the Crystal River is pretty bad right now.  Fishing up stream of Basalt to Aspen is still good for the time being.  The Frying Pan River is fishing great as well since it is a Tailwater.  Keep checking back for updates.

 Hot Flies on the Roaring Fork:

DRIES/EMERGERS- Grffiths Gnat (#20-22)  Morgans Adult Midge (#20-22)  Roy's Special emerger (#20-22) Extended Body BWO's (#18-20) Adams Para Wulff (#18-20) Parachute Adams(#16-20) Royal Wulff's(#16-20)

 NYMPHS: Formerly Princes (#14-18) BH Pheasant Tail (#16-22) Red/ Chartuese /Zebra Copper John (#16-20)  Hares Ear(#16-20) , Barr Emerger BWO (#16-22) RS-2 - grey/black(#20-24) 20 Inchers (12-16) Disco Midge red/green.

USGS Roaring Fork Report:

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