Blue River Below Dillon Fly Fishing Report - Friday, Jan 18, 2019
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Fishing
ReportRating: EXCELLENT -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate January -
Water
Flows178 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast26.6 F (-3.0 C)
Fishing Conditions: EXCELLENT
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Friday, Jan 18, 2019Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 20-23 | Temp: 36-39 |
| Sky: Overcast | Flow: 170 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: Snow | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Since the flow was bumped to 170 cfs last week, the fishing on The Blue through Silverthorne has been excellent.
Current Conditions at Blue River Below Dillon:
The crowds are thick, as they tend to be, but the fishing makes it worth it. Red discos, black beauties, and cream colored miracle midges are all hooking trout right now. With the healthy flow it has the trout pretty spread out in the river so look for trout close to hugging the banks, in shallow riffles, deep shelves, and around submerged rocks/boulders. Mysis patterns are also working well but only when you're close to the dam.
It is cold in Denver, Colorado the fishing has been good but make sure to have a warm hat and a good pair of gloves. No need to be on the water early, wait for the sun to come up in order to warm up the water temperature. Fishing has been best from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and fly fishing trips have been catching lots of trout. Make sure you are getting a good drag free drift in order to hook fish. The low and clear winter water makes for excellent sight fishing conditions. The fishing is fantastic. Overcast skies and 20-23 degree weather. The water temperature was between 36-39 degrees and Crystal Clear.
Likely Catch
Cutbow Female
Cutbow Male
Current Insect Hatches at Blue River Below Dillon
Recommended Flies for Blue River Below Dillon
Mysis Shrimp
Disco Midge
Black Beauty
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: Overcast
Temperature: 26.6 F (-3.0 C)
Feels Like: 20 F (-6 C)
Heat Index: NA
Humidity: 53%
Wind: From the North at 5.4 MPH Gusting to 6.9 MPH
Pressure: 30.17
UV: 1.0
Saturday: Cloudy. High around 20F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. 
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 16F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. 
Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy. High 32F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. Low 19F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. 
Monday: Partly cloudy skies during the morning hours will give way to cloudy skies with snow developing in the afternoon. High 26F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected. 
Monday Night: Snow in the evening will transition to snow showers overnight. Low 4F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
Tuesday: Scattered snow flurries and snow showers before noon. Becoming partly cloudy later. High 9F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 50%.
Tuesday Night: A few clouds from time to time. Low -2F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph. Archived Fishing Reports for Blue River Below Dillon
