Big Thompson Fly Fishing Report - Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019
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Fishing
ReportRating: FAIR -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate January -
Water
Flows26 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast31.8 F (-0.1 C)
Fishing Conditions: FAIR
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019Weather & Water Conditions
| Weather | Water |
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| Temp: 28-31 | Temp: 36-39 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 28 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: The Big Thompson is really only fishable directly below Olympus dam
Current Conditions at Big Thompson:
The Big T is fishing well as long as you stay close to Lake Estes, which you'll have to because the creek freezes up not far from it. The weather has been very cold here which has stunted any insects from hatching but on warmer days it's possible to see BWO's hatch and definitely midges. 5x fluorocarbon down to small chocolate WD-40s, RSIIs, foam back emergers, top secrets, or jujubee midge patterns will be the winning ticket.
The fish are feeding mostly on midges during the midday hatch hours. Make sure you are getting a good drag free drift in order to hook fish. Tiny tippets and small midge and mayfly patterns are hooking the most fish. The fish are pooled up right now. Look for fish holding in the slowest and deepest runs and holes in the river. Fly fishing reports are good. Use a long 9’ or 10’ rod to get the most control out of your nymph rig. The fishing is fair. Clear skies and 28-31 degree weather. The water temperature was between 36-39 degrees and Crystal Clear.
Likely Catch
Brown Trout Female
Brown Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at Big Thompson
Insect Type: Midge
Insect: Black Midge
Color: Blackish
Size: 24
Time:
Recommended Flies for Big Thompson
Poison Tung
Wd 40
Rs2 Emerger
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late January
Midges |
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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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Current Conditions
Currently: Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 31.8 F (-0.1 C)
Feels Like: 22 F (-5 C)
Heat Index: NA
Humidity: 52%
Wind: From the West at 13 MPH Gusting to 23.3 MPH
Pressure: 30.10
UV: 0
Saturday: Windy, partly cloudy. Lows overnight in the low 30s.
Saturday Night: Windy and partly cloudy this evening. Mostly cloudy with diminishing winds after midnight. Low around 30F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 46F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 33F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. 
Monday: Partly cloudy early, then some snow showers later in the day. High 41F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 60%. Snowfall around one inch. 
Monday Night: Snow in the evening will transition to snow showers overnight. Low 14F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
Tuesday: Morning clouds will give way to sunshine for the afternoon. High around 25F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night: A few clouds. Low 13F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Archived Fishing Reports for Big Thompson
