Clear Creek River Report
Clear Creek River Report
10-4-2024
Clear creek remains fairly steady both in flow and water temps, and the fish are hungry. Fish are still willing to hit a variety of offerings from surface to subsurface. We recommend starting with a dry dropper and adjusting from there. Hatches have been primarily BWO's, Caddis and midges.
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For dries, throw a Griffith's Gnat, Hippy Stomper, Ms. Tickle Cripple, GBF Para Wulff, Thunder Thighs Hopper, Patriot, Hi Vis Parachute BWO, Front End Loader, Film Critic and a AR's BWO.
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For Nymphs/subsurface use a Bubble Back Emerger, Rock Worm, Spanish Perdigon Pandemic May in BWO, Baby Gonga, Aero Baetis, Jigged Leech, Flash Back Pheasant Tail, Tung Wonder Nymph, Poison Tung, Thin Mint, or a Dirty Hippie
Guide Rating
4/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Mid 70's (upper canyon)
- Wind Conditions: Windy
- Precipitation: None
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Low to mid 50's
- Flow Level: 66.8 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.