Clear Creek River Report
Clear Creek River Report
8-22-2025
Flows are dropping and the water is still crystal clear, but watch the weather for rain, as the flows are likely to boost and get muddy over the weekend with storms forecast everyday. Fishing continues to be excellent on nymphs, dries, and smaller streamers. PMD hatches have been occuring in the PM and when those are popping, dry fly action has been excellent. Still watch for snakes, which have been out, especially in the rockier areas with some vegetation. Expect tuber, and swimmers in the lower canyon, and rafters in the upper. Hatches have been midges, BWO, PMD's, Caddis, and a few golden stones.
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For dries, throw a Para Ext PMD, Hippy Stomper, Water Walker, AR's BWO, Superman Caddis, Hi Viz Griffith's Gnat, Dry Humper and a Sexton's Grunch.
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For Nymphs/subsurface use a Perdichingon, Kelsar, AR's Perdigon, TrGodspeed Caddis, Croston, 2 Bit Hooker, Twisted CAddis, Juju Baetis, Split Case PMD, Poison Tung, Tung Poudre Pupa or a Spanish Bullet.
Guide Rating
5/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Mid 70's
- Wind Conditions: Light breeze
- Precipitation: 70% chance of PM storms
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Upper 50's
- Flow Level: 115 CFS
- Water Clarity: 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.
