Bear Creek River Report
Bear Creek River Report
6-11-2026
Flows are extremely skinny, and the fish can be very spooky. For now, water temps are still good, but soon a thermometer will be recommended. With the warmer water temps, a lot is hatching, which makes for some excellent dry fly fishing, but sometimes it can take a minute to figure out what bugs the fish are keying in on. Ideally we'll get some rain to cool and raise flows on Bear Creek. Your primary hatches will be PMD's, Crane Fly, Green Drakes, Midges, Terrestrials, BWO's, and Caddis.
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For dries, use a Para Ext Body in BWO, Film Critic, Chubby Chernobyl, Superman Caddis, All Season Caddis, Sexton's Grunch, No See Um Hi Viz in BWO, Stimmie, AR's PMD, AR's Brown Drake, CDC Caddis, and a AR's BWO Adult and Emerger.
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For subsurface presentation use a Hogan's S&M Nymph, Rock Grinder, Juju Baetis, Arnot's Pocket Drone, Jig TNT, AR's Perdigon, Kryptonite Caddis, Tung Sassi's Solution, Poundmeister Crane, America Nymph, Split Back PMD, Juggaret Chocolate Baetis, and a Prairie Doggin Pupa.
Guide Rating
4/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Mid 70's
- Wind Conditions: Breezy
- Precipitation: 20% chance of PM Storms
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Upper 50's
- Flow Level: 9.19 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.