Below Chatfield Fly Fishing Report - South Platte in Littleton - Sunday, Dec 15, 2019
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Fishing
ReportRating: FAIR -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate March -
Water
Flows3 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast35 F
Fishing Conditions: FAIR
Not Crowded
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Sunday, Dec 15, 2019Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 36-39 | Temp: 36-39 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 10 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Slightly Off |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Target the warmest part of the day
Current Conditions at Below Chatfield:
The S. Platte below chatfield is giving up some fish to the willing but low flows are making things tough. We recommend heading further downtown. An attractor rig with worms, leeches, hare's ears, and large caddis offerings is a good place to start. There are opportunities stalk some carp so walk slowly and look for deep holding water. Stripping small streamers in olive and black have produced as well, but be sure to try different depths and retrieves. As winter settles in, target the warmest part of the day.
Winter fishing conditions are in effect The fishing is fair. Clear skies and 36-39 degree weather. The water temperature was between 36-39 degrees and Slightly Off.
Likely Catch
Species: Carp
Weight: 3 lbs 0 oz
Length: 16 inches
Girth: 9 inches
Current Insect Hatches at Below Chatfield
Insect Type: Midge
Insect: Black Midge
Color: Black
Size: 22
Time:
Recommended Flies for Below Chatfield
Fly: San Juan Worm
Color: Red
Size: 16
Time:
San Juan Worm
Fly: Egg
Color: Orange
Size: 18
Time:
Egg
Fly: Leech
Color: Black
Size: 16
Time:
Leech
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late March
Caddisflies |
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Insects: American Grannom
Color: Bright Green to Greenish Brown
Dates: Mar 1 – May 15
Emergence: Early Morning & Afternoon
Size: 10-14
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Little Tan Short Horn Sedge
Color: Dark Brown to Yellow
Dates: Mar 1 – Aug 30
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: NA
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Mayflies |
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Insects: Blue Winged Olive
Color: Light Olive Brown to Brown Olive
Dates: Mar 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: Clouds & warmest part of day
Size: 16-18
Spinner Fall: Evening
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Midges |
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Insects: Chocolate Brown Midge
Color: Brown to Chocolate
Dates: Feb 15 – Dec 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 20-22
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
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Insects: Micro Black Midge
Color: Blackish to Black
Dates: Mar 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: Morning
Size: 22-26
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
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Insects: Snow Midge
Color: Gray to Charcoal
Dates: Jan 1 – Dec 31
Emergence: Warmest part of day
Size: 24-28
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
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Stoneflies |
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Insects: Micro Black
Color: Dark Brown to Black
Dates: Jan 1 – May 15
Emergence: 38-44° Water Temps Heat of Day
Size: 18-22
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Skwala Stone
Color: Dark Brown to Yellow Olive
Dates: Mar 1 – May 15
Emergence: 38-47° Water Temps, Late afternoon and evening. Riffles and bankwater near foliage.
Size: 6-12
Spinner Fall:
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Current Conditions
Currently: Overcast Clouds
Temperature: 35 F
Temp Max: 41 F
Temp Min: 21 F
Humidity: 27%
Wind: 39 W mph
Pressure: 1015
Monday 5:00PM — 31 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 29 and 31 ℉.
Wind: 39 NNW mph; Humidity: 39%;
Monday 8:00PM — 25 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 24 and 25 ℉.
Wind: 14 W mph; Humidity: 48%;
Monday 11:00PM — 24 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 24 ℉.
Wind: 15 SW mph; Humidity: 51%;
Tuesday 2:00AM — 22 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 22 and 22 ℉.
Wind: 14 SW mph; Humidity: 54%;
Tuesday 5:00AM — 21 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 21 and 21 ℉.
Wind: 8 WSW mph; Humidity: 55%;
Tuesday 8:00AM — 23 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 28 N mph; Humidity: 42%;
Tuesday 11:00AM — 23 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 57 N mph; Humidity: 45%;
Tuesday 2:00PM — 23 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 55 NNE mph; Humidity: 47%;
Tuesday 5:00PM — 22 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 22 and 22 ℉.
Wind: 34 NNE mph; Humidity: 49%;
Tuesday 8:00PM — 20 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 20 and 20 ℉.
Wind: 16 N mph; Humidity: 53%;
Tuesday 11:00PM — 18 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 18 and 18 ℉.
Wind: 6 NNW mph; Humidity: 57%;
Wednesday 2:00AM — 16 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 16 and 16 ℉.
Wind: 13 SW mph; Humidity: 57%;
Wednesday 5:00AM — 14 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 14 and 14 ℉.
Wind: 20 SW mph; Humidity: 53%;
Wednesday 8:00AM — 18 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 18 and 18 ℉.
Wind: 22 SW mph; Humidity: 43%;
Wednesday 11:00AM — 33 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 33 and 33 ℉.
Wind: 10 S mph; Humidity: 26%;
Wednesday 2:00PM — 41 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 41 and 41 ℉.
Wind: 12 NE mph; Humidity: 27%;
Wednesday 5:00PM — 33 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 33 and 33 ℉.
Wind: 7 N mph; Humidity: 36%;
Wednesday 8:00PM — 31 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 31 and 31 ℉.
Wind: 10 SSW mph; Humidity: 40%;
Wednesday 11:00PM — 30 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 30 and 30 ℉.
Wind: 14 SW mph; Humidity: 56%;
Thursday 2:00AM — 27 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 27 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 17 SW mph; Humidity: 57%;
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