Rise Beyond Colorado Fly Fishing Report

Welcome back to Rise Beyond Fly Fishing. In today’s episode, we head to the Dream Stream tailwater on the South Platte—where low flows (~104 CFS) and crystal-clear water demand finesse but deliver rewards. Expect topwater action on PMDs, caddis, and tricos, plus streamer potential at dusk if you time it right.

We break it down for you:
– Flow & clarity analysis: Why 104 CFS feels slow—and how to adapt
– Water temp watch: 4...

Welcome back to Rise Beyond Fly Fishing, where we skip the fluff and dive deep into Colorado’s canyon gems. This episode focuses on Cheesman Canyon, a technical but rewarding pocket-water fishery where June 30 brings prime conditions: stable flows, clear water, and trout positioned in seams and tailouts ready to take droppers and streamers.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

• Flow & Clarity Update: Why 250 CFS means cleaner water...

Welcome to the Rise Beyond Fly Fishing podcast, where small creeks get the big treatment. In this episode, we’re covering one of Colorado’s favorite front-range fisheries — Bear Creek, just west of Morrison. Flows are down, bugs are up, and if you can slip into the canyon early or late, you’re in for a technical but rewarding day of trout chasing.

June 30 brings a classic Bear Creek setup:
Pocket water, eager browns, and a full b...

Welcome to Rise Beyond Fly Fishing — your go-to for tactical, no-fluff fly-fishing intel in Colorado's wildest waters.

This week we're threading the needle through the Cache la Poudre River canyon, where flows have dropped from spring surge, clarity has improved dramatically, and trout are drifting between seams and sipping dries in afternoon foam lines. This isn’t your local shop reading from a checklist — we’re walking thr...

Welcome to another high-stakes, low-BS episode of the Rise Beyond Fly Fishing podcast — where we skip the fluff and dive straight into the fly-fishing intel that actually gets fish in your net.

Today we’re wading into the Yampa River below Stagecoach Reservoir and through Steamboat Springs, where flows are finally dropping, clarity is climbing, and the trout are back in business. Whether you're tight-lining Euro-style in Sarvis ...

Welcome back to the Rise Beyond Fly Fishing podcast — your no-fluff, flow-obsessed, hatch-timing-nerd’s guide to Colorado's best water. In this episode, we head straight to the icy tailwater below Green Mountain Reservoir, where the Blue River is throwing down a mid-summer mix of cold flows, technical eats, and trophy-sized trout that will test your knots and your nerves.

We’re breaking down exactly what you need to know to fish thi...

This week, we’re heading up one of Denver’s most beloved stretches of trout water—Waterton Canyon, the urban gateway to the South Platte’s tailwater system. Don’t let its proximity fool you: this canyon holds spooky, educated browns, deep runs, classic pocket water, and some seriously underrated dry fly opportunities.

In this episode, we break down everything you need to know to fish Waterton right now, including:

— Current River Con...

Flows are falling. Bugs are hatching. And trout across Colorado are looking up. Welcome to prime time.

In this episode, we break down the absolute best fly fishing in Colorado today, with river-by-river updates pulled from our boots-on-the-ground intel and River Whisper 8.0 flows. Whether you’ve got a hall pass for the day or just enough time to sneak in an early morning mission, we’ve got you dialed.

We cover 5 rivers fishing hot ri...

Summer in Colorado means one thing for fly anglers: hatches. But knowing what’s hatching—and where—can make the difference between a full net and a full skunk. In this episode, we break down Colorado fly fishing summer hatches month-by-month, focusing on the best rivers and creeks near Denver for rising trout, predictable bug activity, and technical (but fun) fishing.

We’re covering the classics: South Platte, Blue, Arkansas, Clear ...

This week’s fishing report breaks down the best fly fishing near Denver for June 16–22. Flows are finally cooperating, hatches are predictable, and it’s shaping up to be a killer week on the water.

Leading the pack is South Boulder Creek, with stable flows around 90 CFS and trout rising to PMDs and caddis throughout the day. It’s the most consistent stretch close to town right now, especially for anglers who know how to drift a dry-...

In this episode, we head up—way up—into the alpine zones of Colorado’s backcountry to talk high country dry fly fishing. If you’re sick of fishing behind three other people on the South Platte, this is your invitation to breathe thin air, throw big loops, and fool native cutthroat in cold, clear water.

Colorado high country streams are at their peak from mid-June through early August. The runoff has settled, the hatches are reliable...

In this episode of Rise Beyond, we cut through the noise and bring you the only Deckers fly fishing report that matters. No copy-paste summaries. No outdated hatches. Just real, field-tested insight from anglers who fish the South Platte River at Deckers every single week.

With flows sitting at 325 CFS and PMDs leading the hatch menu, this stretch is both fishable and technical—exactly how we like it. But don’t expect easy hookups u...

Welcome to a truly wild stretch of Colorado water: the Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir. In this week’s episode of Rise Beyond, we head deep into rugged canyon country for one of the state’s most rewarding—but underfished—tailwaters.

Flows are holding around 575 CFS and clarity is solid at 3–4 feet, making this an ideal time to chase wild browns and rainbows with stonefly rigs, PMDs, and a healthy dose of grit. The hike-in ...

In this episode of Rise Beyond, we dive into the heart of downtown Silverthorne—home to some of the most technical trout in Colorado. The Blue River, flowing cold and clear out of Dillon Dam, is in prime form this June with flows holding steady around 105 CFS and visibility as good as it gets.

Whether you're a dry fly purist or a tactical nympher, the Blue demands your best game. This episode covers how to navigate the ultra-pre...

This week on River Whisper, we head north to one of Colorado’s finest Front Range fisheries — the Cache la Poudre River near Fort Collins. With flows dropping to a fishable range and clarity improving in the canyon stretches, now is the time to hit the Poudre before summer crowds and full runoff return.

We walk you through everything you need to know to have a productive session, whether you're fishing before work or planning a ...

It’s early June, and if you’ve been waiting for runoff to settle, now’s your moment, kind of. On this week’s episode of River Whisper, we break down the five best places to fly fish near Denver, based on real-time flows, water clarity, hatch activity, and our on-the-ground intel.

This episode is your ultimate cheat sheet for picking the right water at the right time. We’re looking at early morning windows, avoiding that afternoon sn...

This week on River Whisper, we’re diving deep into one of Colorado’s most iconic urban creeks — Boulder Creek. Whether you’re a dry fly diehard, a canyon wanderer, or a city-based stealth caster, Boulder Creek is fishing like a dream in the early hours right now — and we’re giving you the full scoop.

Flows are down to a sweet spot (~60 CFS), water clarity is sharp in the mornings, and hungry trout are hugging the rocks, seams, and s...

In this week’s episode of Rise Beyond, we break down what’s happening on the Dream Stream—Colorado’s legendary tailwater known for big browns, spooky rainbows, and sight-fishing glory. We cover June 2025 flows, fly selections, water clarity, hatch updates, and the top access points for success. Whether you’re planning a midweek run or a weekend mission, this is the only intel you need.

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This week on Rise Beyond, we wade into one of Colorado’s most legendary stretches—Cheesman Canyon. With steady flows at 195 CFS and crystal-clear water, conditions are ripe for technical but rewarding fly fishing. We cover which flies are catching the most fish, how to fish this section of the South Platte River without spooking trout, and when to be on the water for the best results. Whether you're planning a weekday trip or h...