Big Thompson River Report
Big Thompson River Report
4-29-2024
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For dries, use a Chubby Chernobyl, AR's BWO, Griffith's Gnat, Hi Viz Quill Midge, Hanging Midge, Mole Fly, AR's BWO Emerger, Hippy Stomper, Miller's Caddis, and a Superman Caddis.
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For sub-surface, use a Juju Baetis, RS-2, Zebra Midge, Sow Bug, Perdichingon, AR's Spanish Bullet, Crust Nymph, Prairie Doggin' Pupa, Broff's A-Worm, Rock Grinder, Chewing Gum Caddis, Chocolate Emerger, Aero Baetis, and a Boroff's Homie.
Guide Rating
Weather Experienced
- Wind Conditions: Light breeze
- Precipitation: 50% chance of PM showers
Water Observations
- Flow Level: 134 CFS
- Water Clarity: Slight stain
About Big Thompson River Fly Fishing
The Big Thompson becomes fishable at Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park, about six miles downstream of its headwaters. It’s there at Moraine Park, where the river splits into numerous braids and channels, that fisherman encounter the river’s first public access. Trails leading up and down the river from that point will lead you to great flyfishing experiences.
Moraine is a wide-open area, but the Big Thompson’s banks are lined with willows. It’s typical small stream conditions, and the river is filled with, you guessed it, brook, brown, and cutthroat trout in the 6- to 12-inch range. They’ll readily take a variety of general attractor flies.