Clear Creek River Report
Clear Creek River Report
3-10-2025
Its looking to be another nice week weather wise, and Clear creek is almost ice free. From Golden on up to the canyon is ice free. From there, you will find a mixed bag. Sunnier areas will be ice free, others will have unstable ice shelves, and the more shaded areas will still be capped. As per usual this time of year, fish will still be in/near the deeper wintering holes. Hatches have been primarily midges, but BWO nymphs are starting to get active, and for the nymph angler, would be a good addition to the box.
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For dries, throw a Griffith's Gnat, Hippy Stomper, Hanging Midge, No See Um Midge, Boroff's Midge, Hi Viz Quill Midge, TR's Double Griffith's and a CDC Spent Midge.
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For Nymphs/subsurface use a Zebra Midge, Flash Tail Egg, AR's Perdigon, BTS Mayfly in BWO, TH Hot Spot Nymph, Roza's Neon Jig, Aero Baetis, Jigged Leech, Disco Midge, Barr's Emerger, Poison Tung, Black Beauty, or a Boroff's Homie
Guide Rating
4/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Upper 60's (lower canyon)
- Wind Conditions: Breezy
- Precipitation: None
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Low to mid 30's
- Flow Level: 34.2 CFS
- Water Clarity: Near crystal 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.