Deckers Fly Fishing Report - South Platte at Deckers - Tuesday, Aug 18, 2020
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Fishing
ReportRating: GREAT -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsEarly March -
Water
Flows79 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast33 F
Fishing Conditions: GREAT
Overcrowded
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2020Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 60+ | Temp: 56-59 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 564 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Slightly Off |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Flows are up!
Current Conditions at Deckers:
After low flows this summer we are seeing a bump in water on the South Platte drainage. This extra water is needed and the fish are feeding hard. We are seeing some epic days out on the water right now. Please rember to fish early in the day and take water temperatures throughout the day. Hoppers are out and now is the time to go get some!
The fishing is great. Clear skies and 60+ degree weather. The water temperature was between 56-59 degrees and Slightly Off.
Likely Catch
Species: Brown
Weight: 1 lbs 2 oz
Length: 16 inches
Girth: 4 inches
Brown Trout Female
Brown Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at Deckers
Insect Type: Terrestrial
Insect: Grasshopper
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Insect Type: Terrestrial
Insect: Cricket
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Recommended Flies for Deckers
Fly: 20, Incher
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20, Incher
Fly: Charlie Boy Hopper
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Charlie Boy Hopper
Fly: Amy's Ant
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Amy's Ant
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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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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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: Scattered Clouds
Temperature: 33 F
Temp Max: 41 F
Temp Min: 20 F
Humidity: 24%
Wind: 59 NW mph
Pressure: 1013
Monday 5:00PM — 29 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 29 and 29 ℉.
Wind: 39 NNW mph; Humidity: 39%;
Monday 8:00PM — 24 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 24 and 24 ℉.
Wind: 14 W mph; Humidity: 48%;
Monday 11:00PM — 23 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 15 SW mph; Humidity: 51%;
Tuesday 2:00AM — 22 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 22 and 22 ℉.
Wind: 14 SW mph; Humidity: 54%;
Tuesday 5:00AM — 21 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 21 and 21 ℉.
Wind: 8 WSW mph; Humidity: 55%;
Tuesday 8:00AM — 23 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 28 N mph; Humidity: 42%;
Tuesday 11:00AM — 23 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 57 N mph; Humidity: 45%;
Tuesday 2:00PM — 23 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 55 NNE mph; Humidity: 47%;
Tuesday 5:00PM — 22 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 22 and 22 ℉.
Wind: 34 NNE mph; Humidity: 49%;
Tuesday 8:00PM — 20 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 20 and 20 ℉.
Wind: 16 N mph; Humidity: 53%;
Tuesday 11:00PM — 18 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 18 and 18 ℉.
Wind: 6 NNW mph; Humidity: 57%;
Wednesday 2:00AM — 16 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 16 and 16 ℉.
Wind: 13 SW mph; Humidity: 57%;
Wednesday 5:00AM — 14 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 14 and 14 ℉.
Wind: 20 SW mph; Humidity: 53%;
Wednesday 8:00AM — 18 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 18 and 18 ℉.
Wind: 22 SW mph; Humidity: 43%;
Wednesday 11:00AM — 33 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 33 and 33 ℉.
Wind: 10 S mph; Humidity: 26%;
Wednesday 2:00PM — 41 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 41 and 41 ℉.
Wind: 12 NE mph; Humidity: 27%;
Wednesday 5:00PM — 33 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 33 and 33 ℉.
Wind: 7 N mph; Humidity: 36%;
Wednesday 8:00PM — 31 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 31 and 31 ℉.
Wind: 10 SSW mph; Humidity: 40%;
Wednesday 11:00PM — 30 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 30 and 30 ℉.
Wind: 14 SW mph; Humidity: 56%;
Thursday 2:00AM — 27 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 27 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 17 SW mph; Humidity: 57%;
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