From: 02/01/2015
To: 02/01/2015
Type of Water: Freshwater
Species: Rainbow trout, Brown trout, Brook trout, Cutthroat, Whitefish
http://www.vailvalleyanglers.com/fishing-conditions
Current Conditions:
Excellent winter fly fishing conditions with warmer than average temps on the Roaring Fork have it fishing like it is early March. Warmer conditions will mean a more active bite and better fishing. The fishing on the Fork is good right now and for the next few months the Roaring Fork stands out as one of the areas most consistent winter fisheries! Nymphing with Eggs, baetis and midge patterns fished deep are devastating browns, rainbows and whitefish. Flows on the Fork are good for wading and floating by raft is also great option. Winter is here and some ice and slush has formed but the river still has plenty of fishable water.The fishing is good from late morning on and is excellent all day if cloudy conditions View more...http://www.vailvalleyanglers.com/fishing-conditions
Current Conditions:
Excellent winter fly fishing conditions with warmer than average temps on the Roaring Fork have it fishing like it is early March. Warmer conditions will mean a more active bite and better fishing. The fishing on the Fork is good right now and for the next few months the Roaring Fork stands out as one of the areas most consistent winter fisheries! Nymphing with Eggs, baetis and midge patterns fished deep are devastating browns, rainbows and whitefish. Flows on the Fork are good for wading and floating by raft is also great option. Winter is here and some ice and slush has formed but the river still has plenty of fishable water.The fishing is good from late morning on and is excellent all day if cloudy conditions persist. This Gold Medal trout stream is still an option for float fishing with decent midge hatches and feeding trout. Expect good result with nymphs while streamers and dry flies will only work sporadically. Eggs are an important food source now as well. Floating is the best option right now from Carbondale to Glenwood Springs while wade fishing from Basalt up to Aspen is very good!
Guide Tip: Golden stonefly nymphs like a 20-incher work very well on the Fork in the winter. Try fishing the Fork at the bridge holes in Carbondale. The warmer spring creek water from Blue Creek and Gianetti's increases fish and insect activity here.
Recommended Files
Dries: Parachute Adams #16-22, Foam Parachute BWO #18, Quill Body BWO #18-20
Nymphs: Eggs, Barr's Emerger BWO, Biot Midge, Tungsten JuJu Baetis #18-22, Rubber Leg Twenty Incher #8-14, Flashback PT #14-22,BWO Flashback Barr Emerger #16-20, Sparkle RS-2 in black, grey or olive, Formerly Prince #12-18, Red Copper John #14-18, Rainbow Warrior #14-20, Guide's Choice #12-14
Streamers: Slumpbusters and Sculpzillas in tan and black, Cream Lead-Eye Buggers, Autumn Splendor, Tequeely
