Bear Creek River Report
Bear Creek River Report
9-16-2025
Flows are levelling out, and may hopefully, boost a bit with some storms. Water can be skinny in spots, with spooky fish at times. Generally, look for your deeper holes and pools, as well as pocket water. As per usual, places like Lair O' The Bear have been getting the most pressure, so we recommend a smaller pulloff for better success.
Primary hatches are Drakes (sparse), PMDs, Cranflies, Midges, and Caddis (the smaller the better).
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For dries, use a Crane Fly, Ferminsky Drake, Chubby Chernobyl, AR's PMD, Head Light Sally, Parachute Adams, Roza's Red Butt Caddis, Superman Caddis, and a Hippy Stomper.
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For subsurface presentation use a Lil Bit, Jujubee Midge, Juju Baetis, Mop Fly, Prairie Doggin' Pupa, Spanish Bullet, Panty Dropper PMD, Tung Poudre Pupa, Arizona Nymph, Iron Sally, and a AR's Perdigon.
Guide Rating
4/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Lower 70's
- Wind Conditions: Breezy
- Precipitation: 40% chance of storms
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Upper 50's to Mid 60's
- Flow Level: 13.7 CFS
- Water Clarity: Light stain
About Bear Creek Fly Fishing
Bear Creek is a true Front Range gem. If you like fishing dry flies to rising fish, this creek is for you. Packed full of healthy Rainbow and Brown Trout, this beautiful cascading creek is best know for its mild run-off, making it a great option for your April – June trips.
