Below Chatfield Fly Fishing Report - South Platte in Littleton - Friday, May 1, 2020
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Fishing
ReportRating: GOOD -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsEarly March -
Water
Flows3 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast35 F
Fishing Conditions: GOOD
Crowded
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Friday, May 1, 2020Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 60+ | Temp: 48-51 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 153 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Stained |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Great time to get on the river.
Current Conditions at Below Chatfield:
The South Platte below Chatfield is fishing great right now. Now is a perfect time to target that smallmouth, walleye, and carp. Clouser minnows, leech patterns, and carp flies will be your best go-to flies. Check out this great stretch of water close to home.
The fishing is good. Clear skies and 60+ degree weather. The water temperature was between 48-51 degrees and Stained.
Likely Catch
Species: Carp
Weight: 3 lbs 0 oz
Length: 20 inches
Girth: 8 inches
Current Insect Hatches at Below Chatfield
None
Recommended Flies for Below Chatfield
Fly: Clouser Minnow
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Clouser Minnow
Fly: Carp Fly
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Carp Fly
Fly: Leech
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Leech
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Early 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
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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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