Bear Creek River Report
4-13-2026
Bear Creek has been a pretty solid choice, but the fish can be spooky with the flows, so be careful approaching the creek. Fish are still spread out in more of pre-run off pattern. Your primary hatches will be Midges, and BWO's, however, small numbers of Caddis are popping on occasion.
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For dries, use a Slick Midge, Film Critic, Chubby Chernobyl, Superman Caddis, All Season Caddis, No See Um Hi Viz in BWO, Hi Viz Quill Midge, Griffith's Gnat, and a AR's BWO Adult and Emerger.
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For subsurface presentation use a Hogan's S&M Nymph, RS-2, Juju Baetis, Arnot's Pocket Drone, Zebra Midge, AR's Perdigon, Kryptonite Caddis, Mini Thin Mint, Juggaret Chocolate Baetis, and a Prairie Doggin Pupa.
Guide Rating
5/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Upper 60's
- Wind Conditions: Breezy
- Precipitation: None
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Low to mid 40's
- Flow Level: 9.92 CFS
- Water Clarity: Clear
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.