Big Thompson Fly Fishing Report - Tuesday, Aug 11, 2020
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Fishing
ReportRating: GREAT -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsEarly March -
Water
Flows26 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast34 F
Fishing Conditions: GREAT
Overcrowded
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2020Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 60+ | Temp: 60+ |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 300 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Summer in Estes
Current Conditions at Big Thompson:
The Big T is seeing lots of pressure right now. Estes Park always gets hit with lots of summer traffic. For best results fish early and late in the day. Flows are still up around 300cfs which is fantastic for this time of year. Streamers can be very effective in the canyon during the summer months. Sculpzillas and sparkle minnows are my favorite.
The fishing is great. Clear skies and 60+ degree weather. The water temperature was between 60+ degrees and Crystal Clear.
Likely Catch
Species: Rainbow
Weight: 1 lbs 0 oz
Length: 15 inches
Girth: 4 inches
Rainbow Trout Female
Rainbow Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at Big Thompson
Insect Type: Mayfly
Insect: Trico
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Insect Type: Caddisfly
Insect: Little Sister Sedge
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Insect Type: Terrestrial
Insect: Grasshopper
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Recommended Flies for Big Thompson
Fly: Slump Buster
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Slump Buster
Fly: Charlie Boy Hopper
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Charlie Boy Hopper
Fly: Adams
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Adams
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Early March
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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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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: 34 F
Temp Max: 42 F
Temp Min: 16 F
Humidity: 27%
Wind: 39 W mph
Pressure: 1015
Monday 5:00PM — 25 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 12 and 25 ℉.
Wind: 35 WNW mph; Humidity: 69%; Snow: 0.19 for next 3 hours.
Monday 8:00PM — 16 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 6 and 16 ℉.
Wind: 24 W mph; Humidity: 80%;
Monday 11:00PM — 11 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 4 and 11 ℉.
Wind: 25 W mph; Humidity: 78%;
Tuesday 2:00AM — 7 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 4 and 7 ℉.
Wind: 26 W mph; Humidity: 79%;
Tuesday 5:00AM — 1 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 1 and 1 ℉.
Wind: 25 WNW mph; Humidity: 80%;
Tuesday 8:00AM — 3 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 3 and 3 ℉.
Wind: 34 WNW mph; Humidity: 77%;
Tuesday 11:00AM — 8 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 8 and 8 ℉.
Wind: 34 NNW mph; Humidity: 73%;
Tuesday 2:00PM — 11 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 11 and 11 ℉.
Wind: 23 NNW mph; Humidity: 71%; Snow: 0.19 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 5:00PM — 9 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 9 and 9 ℉.
Wind: 17 NW mph; Humidity: 72%;
Tuesday 8:00PM — -1 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -1 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 20 W mph; Humidity: 81%;
Tuesday 11:00PM — -1 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -1 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 23 W mph; Humidity: 78%;
Wednesday 2:00AM — 0 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 0 and 0 ℉.
Wind: 26 W mph; Humidity: 72%;
Wednesday 5:00AM — 2 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 2 and 2 ℉.
Wind: 29 W mph; Humidity: 68%;
Wednesday 8:00AM — 10 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 10 and 10 ℉.
Wind: 30 W mph; Humidity: 63%;
Wednesday 11:00AM — 24 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 24 and 24 ℉.
Wind: 22 WSW mph; Humidity: 56%;
Wednesday 2:00PM — 28 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 28 and 28 ℉.
Wind: 17 W mph; Humidity: 57%;
Wednesday 5:00PM — 21 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 21 and 21 ℉.
Wind: 20 W mph; Humidity: 70%;
Wednesday 8:00PM — 15 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 15 and 15 ℉.
Wind: 26 W mph; Humidity: 74%;
Wednesday 11:00PM — 15 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 15 and 15 ℉.
Wind: 29 W mph; Humidity: 75%;
Thursday 2:00AM — 16 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 16 and 16 ℉.
Wind: 34 W mph; Humidity: 74%;
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