Clear Creek River Report
Clear Creek River Report
5-27-2025
Flows are up thanks to needed rain. Water clarity is often very muddy after these storms, but in the lower canyon it has started to clear up. Of note is that this week is expected to be unsettled, meaning likely boost in flows and muddy water. Hatches have been midges, BWO, Caddis, and a few golden stones.
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For dries, throw a Chubby Golden, 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 Pat's Rubber legs, Sweet Meat Caddis, AR's Perdigon, Trina's Squirm, Squirmy, Roza's Neon Jig, Aero Baetis, Flexy Stone, Juju Baetis, SOS Nymph, Poison Tung, Tung Poudre Pupa or a Spanish Bullet.
Guide Rating
3/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Lower 70's
- Wind Conditions: Light breeze
- Precipitation: 50% chance of storms
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Mid 40's
- Flow Level: 242 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.
