Big Thompson Fly Fishing Report - Friday, Nov 1, 2019
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Fishing
ReportRating: GOOD -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate November -
Water
Flows26 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast26 F
Fishing Conditions: GOOD
Somewhat Crowded
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Friday, Nov 1, 2019Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 40-43 | Temp: 36-39 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 25 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Get those flies low and slow
Current Conditions at Big Thompson:
The Big T is fishing decently lately. The morning temps are starting to reach the 30's and lower. A good nymph rig fished at the appropriate depth is going to be the go-to. Two-bits, PTs, and RS2's are a good place to start. Midges are becoming more and more important. The streamer action has been hit and miss. The most success has been with olive and natural colors. Focus efforts towards side seems, and major current breaks. Fish have started to seek winter lies, with good holding areas.
The fish have seen a lot of pressure this season and they are getting spooky. Use light tippet and longer leaders to avoid spooking fish. The fishing is good. Clear skies and 40-43 degree weather. The water temperature was between 36-39 degrees and Crystal Clear.
Likely Catch
Species: Brown
Weight: 1 lbs 12 oz
Length: 16 inches
Girth: 7 inches
Brown Trout Female
Brown Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at Big Thompson
Insect Type: Midge
Insect: Black Midge
Color: Black
Size: 22
Time:
Recommended Flies for Big Thompson
Fly: Rainbow Warrior
Color: Pearl
Size: 18
Time:
Rainbow Warrior
Fly: Black Beauty
Color: Black
Size: 20
Time:
Black Beauty
Fly: Juju Baetis
Color: Purplish Black
Size: 20
Time:
Juju Baetis
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late November
Mayflies |
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Insects: Gray Drake
Color: Gray
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Late Morning
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: Evening
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Insects: Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO)
Color: Pale Olive Green to Blue Gray
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Clouds & warmest part of day
Size: 22-26
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: 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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Terrestrials |
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Insects: Beetle
Color: Brownish to Black
Dates: May 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: All Day
Size: 10-18
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Cricket
Color: Brownish Olive to Black
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Twilight & Dusk
Size: 8-16
Spinner Fall: NA
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Current Conditions
Currently: Overcast Clouds
Temperature: 26 F
Temp Max: 32 F
Temp Min: 17 F
Humidity: 92%
Wind: 5 SSE mph
Pressure: 1019
Thursday 8:00PM — 23 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 16 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 4 SE mph; Humidity: 98%; Snow: 0.13 for next 3 hours.
Thursday 11:00PM — 27 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 21 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 3 SW mph; Humidity: 93%; Snow: 0.44 for next 3 hours.
Friday 2:00AM — 23 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 19 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 3 NNW mph; Humidity: 96%; Snow: 0.5 for next 3 hours.
Friday 5:00AM — 25 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 23 and 25 ℉.
Wind: 8 WNW mph; Humidity: 92%; Snow: 0.31 for next 3 hours.
Friday 8:00AM — 27 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 27 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 10 WNW mph; Humidity: 83%; Snow: 0.5 for next 3 hours.
Friday 11:00AM — 35 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 35 and 35 ℉.
Wind: 8 NW mph; Humidity: 62%;
Friday 2:00PM — 35 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 35 and 35 ℉.
Wind: 12 WNW mph; Humidity: 59%;
Friday 5:00PM — 22 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 22 and 22 ℉.
Wind: 24 W mph; Humidity: 78%;
Friday 8:00PM — 20 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 20 and 20 ℉.
Wind: 30 W mph; Humidity: 71%;
Friday 11:00PM — 20 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 20 and 20 ℉.
Wind: 30 W mph; Humidity: 63%;
Saturday 2:00AM — 19 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 19 and 19 ℉.
Wind: 28 W mph; Humidity: 58%;
Saturday 5:00AM — 19 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 19 and 19 ℉.
Wind: 28 W mph; Humidity: 57%;
Saturday 8:00AM — 24 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 24 and 24 ℉.
Wind: 23 W mph; Humidity: 46%;
Saturday 11:00AM — 42 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 42 and 42 ℉.
Wind: 12 W mph; Humidity: 34%;
Saturday 2:00PM — 42 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 42 and 42 ℉.
Wind: 15 WSW mph; Humidity: 46%;
Saturday 5:00PM — 27 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 27 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 26 W mph; Humidity: 65%;
Saturday 8:00PM — 25 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 25 and 25 ℉.
Wind: 27 W mph; Humidity: 48%;
Saturday 11:00PM — 25 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 25 and 25 ℉.
Wind: 26 W mph; Humidity: 49%;
Sunday 2:00AM — 25 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 25 and 25 ℉.
Wind: 26 W mph; Humidity: 46%;
Sunday 5:00AM — 26 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 26 and 26 ℉.
Wind: 30 W mph; Humidity: 48%;
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