Clear Creek River Report
Clear Creek River Report
7-13-2026
Flows are dropping again, and in the lower canyon, water temps can get hot with the current heatwave. However, water clarity remains excellent, and while with the heat the fish can be a bit moody, the fishing has generally been good throughout the canyon. Usually, we've been starting with a dry dropper, then once a hatch occurs, a single or double dry will be a great option. Hatches have been primarily Midges, BWO's, Stones and Caddis as well.
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For dries, throw a Sexton's Grunch, Chubby Chernobyl, Superman Caddis, Stimmie, Sparkle Dun BWO, Hi Viz Griffith's Gnat, Film Critic, AR's BWO Adult and Emerger and a Foam Run Caddis.
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For Nymphs/subsurface use a BH Electric Rock Worm, CDC Thrasher, AR's Perdigon, Arnot's Pocket Drone, BH Caddis Pupa, Trina's Squirm, Kryptonite Caddis, Spanish Bullet, Simple PTN, Juju Baetis, Hogan S&M Nymph, BH Electric Rock Worm, or a CDC Thrasher.
Guide Rating
4/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Upper 80's (Upper canyon)
- Wind Conditions: Breezy
- Precipitation: None
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Upper 50's
- Flow Level: 84.4 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.