This week on the Rise Beyond River Report, we break down the best fly fishing near Denver right now—with up-to-date intel on rivers, hatches, and the fly patterns that are actually working.
Whether you're looking for a quick after-work cast or planning a weekend trip, this episode gives you everything you need to make the most of the Front Range fly fishing scene in May 2025.
In this episode, we cover:
Which rivers are fishing best today based on current flows, clarity, and hatch activity
What flies to use (and what to leave in the truck)
Detailed river-by-river breakdowns including Clear Creek, Bear Creek, South Platte at Deckers & Cheesman, Blue River, Waterton Canyon, and more
The impact of runoff season and how to fish around it
Daily best-time windows by water type, including tailwaters, freestones, and stillwater
Our weekly top fly picks, including size, color, and how to fish them for maximum takes
We don’t just recycle conditions—we track flows, hatches, and angler pressure in real time using River Whisper 7.1, our custom-built platform designed specifically for Colorado anglers. With over 750 mapped access points, live USGS data, clarity reports, hatch forecasts, and fly recommendations, River Whisper gives us the edge—and we pass it on to you every week.
Fly fishing today in Colorado isn’t just about showing up. It’s about showing up informed. That’s why this episode is packed with on-the-water details like:
How to time caddis hatches on Bear Creek for surface eats
Where to find fishable water during runoff
When Deckers is worth it and when it's just a parking lot full of hope
What Cheesman trout are keying in on during low-flow spring conditions
Which river is the dark horse this week—and what rig to bring
We believe in smart, responsible fly fishing. Every cast is a choice—and this podcast is your weekly field guide to making better ones.
If you’ve ever Googled “best fly fishing near Denver today,” this is the podcast you were hoping existed. Now it does.
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