Clear Creek River Report
Clear Creek River Report
10-12-2026
Fishing remains pretty solid all up and down Clear Creek. Dry droppers continue to be a good place to start here and fish will mostly be in deeper water. However, with the flows they can be pretty spooky! Expect water temps in the upper 40's in the early AM then slowly rising. Hatches have been primarily Midges, BWO's Terrestrials and Caddis.
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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 BWO, Film Critic, AR's BWO Adult and Emerger, Superman Caddis and a All Season Caddis.
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For Nymphs/subsurface use a Disco Midge, AR's Perdigon, Arnot's Pocket Drone, BH Caddis Pupa, Juju Baetis, Kryptonite Caddis, Spanish Bullet, Simple PTN, Juju Baetis, Hogan S&M Nymph, Tung Flashback PT, or a Black Beauty.
Guide Rating
5/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Mid 70's (Upper canyon)
- Wind Conditions: Windy
- Precipitation: None
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Mid 50's
- Flow Level: 47.5 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.