Clear Creek River Report
Clear Creek River Report
9-14-2026
From East Golden to Tunnel #1 still has a voluntary fishing closure in place, as afternoon temps have been routinely hitting 70 degrees or more. Be sure to bring along a thermometer, and get off the water when water temps hit 65 degrees. This will ensure plenty of fish for when we start seeing cooler weather and longer nights. The good nrews is that the days are getting shorter and the nights are getting cooler which should help with water temps. Fish are starting to move into the deepest water available due to the lower flows, and in areas where the water isn't as deep, can be pretty spooky. Dry droppers have been a good place to start here. Hatches have been primarily Midges, BWO's, Stones and Caddis as well.
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For dries, throw a Stimmie, Chubby Chernobyl, Superman Caddis, Dry Humper, Sparkle Dun BWO, Hi Viz Griffith's Gnat, Ms Tickle Cripple in PMD or BWO, Film Critic, AR's BWO Adult and Emerger and a All Season Caddis.
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For Nymphs/subsurface use a BByron's Jig AB Sally, CDC Thrasher, AR's Perdigon, Arnot's Pocket Drone, BH Caddis Pupa, TB Bender PMD, Kryptonite Caddis, Spanish Bullet, Simple PTN, Juju Baetis, Hogan S&M Nymph, Tung Flashback PT, or a CDC Thrasher.
Guide Rating
4/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Mid 70's (Upper canyon)
- Wind Conditions: Breezy
- Precipitation: 20% chance of storms
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Lower 60's
- Flow Level: 40.5 CFS
- Water Clarity: Clear
About Clear Creek Fly Fishing
When all the rivers and streams seem to be overloaded with anglers, Clear Creek always has an empty hole to fish. Clear Creek parallels I-70 from just east of Idaho Springs to Georgetown. Idaho Springs is 32 miles west of Denver. For access to the stream, take exit 240 at Idaho Springs. Turn left, then turn right on old Highway 6. The stream is open to fishing most of its length.
The water can be swift, so care should be taken while wading. a basic 4- or 5-weight outfit is fine, but bring plenty of split shot.