Clear Creek River Report
4-13-2026
Flows are still fairly staedy, as are water temps making for some excellent fishing! Kepp a eye out on cloudy days for great BWO hatches and excellent dry fly fishing! Otherwise, you'll have early AM Midges, then caddis hatches throughout the day. Hatches have been primarily Midges, BWO's, and Caddis as well.
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For dries, throw a Hi Viz Quill Midge, Chubby Chernobyl, Superman Caddis, Hot Mess Midge, Sparkle Dun BWO, Hi Viz Griffith's Gnat, AR's BWO Adult and Emerger and a Foam Run Caddis.
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For Nymphs/subsurface use a Eggtasty, CDC Thrasher, AR's Perdigon, Arnot's Pocket Drone, BH Caddis Pupa, Lil Bit, Zebra Midge, Juju Baetis, Hogan S&M Nymph, Sweet Meat Caddis, or a Tung Sunkist.
Guide Rating
5/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Upper 60's (Lower canyon)
- Wind Conditions: Breezy
- Precipitation: None
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Upper 40's
- Flow Level: 60.5 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.