Rocky Mountain National Park Report
Rocky Mountain National Park Report
09-26-2023
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For dries, use a Mosquito, CDC Comparadun in BWO, Para Extended Body PMD, Purple Haze, Parachute Ant, Parachute Hare's Ear, Film Critic in Drake, AR's BWO and PMD, and a Baby Boy Hopper.
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For subsurface, use a Pandemic May in BWO, RS-2, Tung Baetis, Prince Nymph, Hare's Ear, Zebra Midge, Rainbow Warrior, AR's Perdigon, Spanish Perdigon, and Foam Back RS-2.
Guide Rating
Weather Experienced
- Wind Conditions: Breezy
- Precipitation: None
Water Observations
- Flow Level: 15.8 CFS
- Water Clarity: Crystal clear
Rocky Mountain National Park Fly Fishing
Rocky Mountain National Park has three entrances from the Front Range. From the east the main entrances are Beaver Meadows, which enters via highway 36, Fall River, which comes in from highway 34, and then there is the Wild basin entrance off the Peak to Peak Highway (Hwy 7). All three access great water. Highway 36 places you right near Moraine Park and the Bear Lake area. Moraine Park is best known for the meadow section where you can hunt nice brown trout in undercut banks while elk watch from a distance. The Bear Lake area has numerous high mountain lakes; Dream Lake is one of the highlights in this area.
The Fall River Road entrance via highway 34 has easy access to Fall River and the Roaring River. These rivers offer excellent dry fly fishing in breathtaking settings. Further up the trail there are some high mountain lakes that are well worth the 5+ mile hike in. This area offers one of the best shots at getting the Grand Slam; Browns, Brooks, Rainbows, and Greenbacks.
The Wild Basin area is just that, wild and fun. The head waters of the St. Vain run through here, while Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker set the backdrop for some of the more remote places in the park. This is another area where a Grand Slam is very obtainable.
Rocky Mountain National Park has some of the best fishing that the Boulder/Denver area has to offer. There really is something for everyone there, even beyond just fishing.