Bear Creek River Report
Bear Creek River Report
6-26-2026
Flows hit close to 3,000 CFS in areas early Thursday morning, and there is a lot of debris in the water, with the water being very murky. For now, it is recommended to fish elsewhere. Your primary hatches will be PMD's, Crane Fly, Green Drakes, Midges, Yellow Sallys, 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, Furminsky Drake, Stimmie, AR's PMD, AR's Brown Drake, Trinas Para Sally, CDC Caddis, and a AR's BWO Adult and Emerger.
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For subsurface presentation use a Iron Sally, 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
1/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Lower 80's
- Wind Conditions: Light breeze
- Precipitation: 30% chance of storms
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Mid 60's
- Flow Level: 36.70 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.