Fishing Conditions: FAIR

Report Rating: FAIR
Crowd Rating: Crowded
Crowded

Fly Fishing Report Date:

Sunday, Dec 15, 2019

Weather & Water Conditions

Weather Water
Temp: 19- Temp: 32-35
Sky: Clear Flow: 80
Wind: None Clarity: Crystal Clear
Precip: None Runoff: No 

Colorado Stream Update: There are some good opportunities for winter fishing but the crowds are in

Current Conditions at Deckers:

The fishery has seen a good amount of pressure at this point in the season, so a stealthy presentation is mandatory. Tippet sizes upwards of 5x are required to find the most eats. There are have been fish pulled from the surface with Griffiths gnats and tiny trico spinners, but a sensitive nymph-rig will find the most fish. Expect fish to be in slow holding areas, and deep runs/pools. Patterns like soft hackles, small caddis larva, and scuds are good point flies. Midges are very important - Black beauties, disco midges and top secrets are all great choices.

The fishing is fair.  Clear skies and 19- degree weather. The water temperature was between 32-35 degrees and Crystal Clear.

Superflies: Life-like fly patterns
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Likely Catch

Species: Brown
Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz
Length: 17 inches
Girth: 8 inches
Brown Trout Female Brown Trout Female
Brown Trout Male Brown Trout Male

Current Insect Hatches at Deckers

Insect Type: Midge

Insect: Black Midge

Color: Black

Size: 24

Time:

Black Midge Larva Illustration
Black Midge Emerger Illustration
Black Midge Adult Illustration

Recommended Flies for Deckers

Fly: Rs2 Emerger
Color: Black
Size: 22
Time: 
Rs2 Emerger Rs2 Emerger
Fly: Brassie
Color: Rusty Red
Size: 20
Time: 
Brassie Brassie
Fly: Leech
Color: Olive
Size: 16
Time: 
Leech Leech

Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late January

Midges
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
Snow Midge Larva illustration
Snow Midge Emerger illustration
Snow Midge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 

Stoneflies
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
Micro Black Nymph illustration
Micro Black Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 


Current Conditions

Clear
Currently: Clear Sky
Temperature:  38 F
Temp Max:  46 F
Temp Min:  29 F
Humidity: 29%
Wind: 18 S mph
Pressure: 1026
Clouds Monday 8:00PM — 38 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 32 and 38 ℉.
Wind: 9 SW mph; Humidity: 39%; 
Clouds Monday 11:00PM — 37 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 32 and 37 ℉.
Wind: 11 SW mph; Humidity: 40%; 
Clouds Tuesday 2:00AM — 38 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 35 and 38 ℉.
Wind: 12 SSW mph; Humidity: 40%; 
Clouds Tuesday 5:00AM — 36 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 34 and 36 ℉.
Wind: 5 WSW mph; Humidity: 46%; 
Clouds Tuesday 8:00AM — 37 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 37 and 37 ℉.
Wind: 12 S mph; Humidity: 49%; 
Clouds Tuesday 11:00AM — 45 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 45 and 45 ℉.
Wind: 7 W mph; Humidity: 43%; 
Clouds Tuesday 2:00PM — 46 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 46 and 46 ℉.
Wind: 6 NNW mph; Humidity: 34%; 
Clouds Tuesday 5:00PM — 36 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 36 and 36 ℉.
Wind: 4 NNE mph; Humidity: 50%; 
Clouds Tuesday 8:00PM — 32 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 32 and 32 ℉.
Wind: 1 W mph; Humidity: 54%; 
Clouds Tuesday 11:00PM — 33 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 33 and 33 ℉.
Wind: 11 SW mph; Humidity: 72%; 
Clear Wednesday 2:00AM — 32 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 32 and 32 ℉.
Wind: 13 SW mph; Humidity: 65%; 
Clouds Wednesday 5:00AM — 32 ℉
Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 32 and 32 ℉.
Wind: 11 SW mph; Humidity: 59%; 
Clouds Wednesday 8:00AM — 35 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 35 and 35 ℉.
Wind: 12 SW mph; Humidity: 52%; 
Clouds Wednesday 11:00AM — 42 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 42 and 42 ℉.
Wind: 11 WSW mph; Humidity: 38%; 
Clouds Wednesday 2:00PM — 46 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 46 and 46 ℉.
Wind: 29 NNW mph; Humidity: 27%; 
Clouds Wednesday 5:00PM — 36 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 36 and 36 ℉.
Wind: 9 NE mph; Humidity: 44%; 
Clouds Wednesday 8:00PM — 33 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 33 and 33 ℉.
Wind: 16 SE mph; Humidity: 53%; 
Clouds Wednesday 11:00PM — 29 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 29 and 29 ℉.
Wind: 6 WSW mph; Humidity: 65%; 
Clear Thursday 2:00AM — 27 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 27 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 6 NW mph; Humidity: 45%; 
Clear Thursday 5:00AM — 26 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 26 and 26 ℉.
Wind: 1 WNW mph; Humidity: 45%;