Clear Creek River Report
Clear Creek River Report
5-13-2025
Flows continue to rise as the snow melts, and water is very muddy/murky making for some tough conditions. Make sure to add some shot to get down, and add a attractor pattern. With the nicer weather, near Golden we are starting to see the first rumblings of the tuber hatch, so on nicer days, and especially weekends, you'll be better off heading further into the canyon. Hatches have been midges, BWO, Caddis, and a few golden stones.
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For dries, throw a March Brown, 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, Squirmy Worm, Poison Tung, Tung Poudre Pupa or a Boroff's Homie
Guide Rating
3/5
Weather Experienced
- Temperature: Lower 80's
- Wind Conditions: Breezy
- Precipitation: None
Water Observations
- Water Temperature: Mid 40's
- Flow Level: 234 CFS
- Water Clarity: Murky
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.
