Clear Creek River Report
Clear Creek River Report
4-18-2025
Flows are boosting thanks to rain, snow, and warm temps. Expect stained water about no matter where you go, due to construction, and local runoff. Fishing can be tough when the water gets more discolored from construction. Hatches have been midges, BWO, Caddis, and a few golden stones.
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For dries, throw a Griffith's Gnat, Hippy Stomper, Hanging Midge, AR's BWO, Superman Caddis, Hi Viz Quill Midge, Dry Humper 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, Lil Bit, Roza's Neon Jig, Aero Baetis, Pat's Rubber Legs, Juju Baetis, Squirmy Worm, Poison Tung, Jigged Quill Body or a Boroff's Homie
Guide Rating
3/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Lower 30's
- Wind Conditions: Breezy
- Precipitation: Snow
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Mid 40's
- Flow Level: 101 CFS
- Water Clarity: Stained
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.