South Boulder Creek River Report

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South Boulder Creek River Report

7-26-2024

Flows are dropping, but the fishing is still good. Wading can still be a bit tough with the flows, so be careful out there. FIsh will be holding in pocket water, as well as the big pools. Some of the fish have been surprisingly shallow as well.

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For dries, throw a Extended Body PMD, Superman Caddis, AR's BWO, Micro Chubby, Para Adams, TR's R Foot Emerger, Hippy Stomper, MCPH Caddis, Miller's Caddis, and Butt Head.

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For subsurface presentations, use a Zebra Midge, Crust Nymph, Rainbow Warrior, My Gal Sal, BTS Mysis, Juju Baetis, Flaglers LBS Nymph, Sow Bug, Flex Stone, BH Prince, Pandemic May, Aero Baetis, 2 Bit Hooker, FRA Frenchie, and a Jigged Jr. Mint

Guide Rating

4/5

Weather Experienced

- Temperature: Lower 80's

- Wind Conditions: Light breeze

- Precipitation: None

Water Observations

- Water Temperature: Lower 50's

- Flow Level: 164 CFS

- Water Clarity: Near crystal clear

About South Boulder Creek Fly Fishing

South Boulder Creek has to be one of the most scenic rivers within a half hour of downtown Boulder. This creek starts up in the Indian Peaks near the Moffat Tunnel and gains momentum on its journey towards the cool deep waters of Gross Reservoir. Below Gross Reservoir, South Boulder Creek becomes a great tailwater flowing through the Walker Ranch open space. This area is the most popular section of the creek due to the great hatches and consistent flows through the summer months. The access to this section is fairly easy taking visitors up and over Flagstaff Mountain, onto a dirt road, and into the wilderness.

There is no road following the creek so if you are looking for some solitude this is the spot. The aquatic insect activity in this part of the creek is incredible, it sees hatches of Caddis, BWO’s, PMD’s, Midges and great Terrestrial fishing. South Boulder Creek might be your best chance for a big wild brown in Boulder County. Every year anglers routinely catch browns in excess of 18 inches. The river heads east through some public and private water before dumping into Eldorado Canyon State park. After the plunge pools of Eldorado, the creek mellows out upon entering the flats of Boulder and eventually joins Boulder Creek.