Fishing Conditions: GREAT

Report Rating: GREAT
Crowd Rating: Overcrowded
Overcrowded

Fly Fishing Report Date:

Tuesday, Aug 18, 2020

Weather & Water Conditions

Weather Water
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.

Superflies: Life-like fly patterns
Angling University: Up your game.
The Flyfisher Guide Service
Superflies: Life-like flies
Angling University: Anyone can learn to fish.
The Flyfisher Guide Service: Get out and fish.

Likely Catch

Species: Brown
Weight: 1 lbs 2 oz
Length: 16 inches
Girth: 4 inches
Brown Trout Female Brown Trout Female
Brown Trout Male Brown Trout Male

Current Insect Hatches at Deckers

Insect Type: Terrestrial

Insect: Grasshopper

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Grasshopper Illustration
Grasshopper Illustration

Insect Type: Terrestrial

Insect: Cricket

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Cricket Illustration

Recommended Flies for Deckers

Fly: 20, Incher
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20, Incher 20, Incher
Fly: Charlie Boy Hopper
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Charlie Boy Hopper Charlie Boy Hopper
Fly: Amy's Ant
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Amy's Ant Amy's Ant

Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late September

Caddisflies
Insects: Green Sedge
Color: Olive to Gray Brown
Dates: Jul 15 – Sep 30
Emergence: Morning & Afternoon
Size: 12-14
Spinner Fall: NA
Green Sedge Larva illustration
Green Sedge Emerger illustration
Green Sedge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Little Black Sedge
Color: Chocolate to Black
Dates: Jul 15 – Sep 30
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 16-18
Spinner Fall: NA
Little Black Sedge Larva illustration
Little Black Sedge Emerger illustration
Little Black Sedge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Micro Caddis
Color: Yellow, Orange or Brown
Dates: Jun 15 – Oct 15
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 20-22
Spinner Fall: NA
Micro Caddis Larva illustration
Micro Caddis Emerger illustration
Micro Caddis Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: October Caddis
Color: Orange Tan to Grayish Black
Dates: Sep 1 – Oct 30
Emergence: Shallows, Afternoon & Evening
Size: 8-10
Spinner Fall: NA
October Caddis Larva illustration
October Caddis Emerger illustration
October Caddis Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Spotted Sedge
Color: Brownish Yellow
Dates: May 15 – Sep 30
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 10-12
Spinner Fall: NA
Spotted Sedge Larva illustration
Spotted Sedge Emerger illustration
Spotted Sedge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 

Mayflies
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
Blue Winged Olive Nymph illustration
Blue Winged Olive Emerger illustration
Blue Winged Olive Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Gray Drake
Color: Gray
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Late Morning
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: Evening
Gray Drake Nymph illustration
Gray Drake Emerger illustration
Gray Drake Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Mahogany Dun
Color: Reddish Brown to Blackish Brown
Dates: Sep 1 – Oct 31
Emergence: Early Afternoon
Size: 16-18
Spinner Fall: Late Evening
Mahogany Dun Nymph illustration
Mahogany Dun Emerger illustration
Mahogany Dun Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO)
Color: Pale Olive Green to Blue Gray
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Clouds & warmest part of day
Size: 22-26
Spinner Fall: Evening
Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO) Nymph illustration
Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO) Emerger illustration
Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO) Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Red Quill
Color: Reddish Brown
Dates: Jun 15 – Sep 30
Emergence: Mid Morning
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: Evening
Red Quill Nymph illustration
Red Quill Emerger illustration
Red Quill Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 

Midges
Insects: Black Midge
Color: Blackish to Black
Dates: Apr 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 18-20
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
Black Midge Larva illustration
Black Midge Emerger illustration
Black Midge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Chocolate Brown Midge
Color: Brown to Chocolate
Dates: Feb 15 – Dec 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 20-22
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
Chocolate Brown Midge Larva illustration
Chocolate Brown Midge Emerger illustration
Chocolate Brown Midge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Micro Black Midge
Color: Blackish to Black
Dates: Mar 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: Morning
Size: 22-26
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
Micro Black Midge Larva illustration
Micro Black Midge Emerger illustration
Micro Black Midge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
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: September Stone
Color: Reddish Brown with Orange belly
Dates: Aug 15 – Oct 31
Emergence: Early Afternoon to Evening
Size: 4-10
Spinner Fall: NA
September Stone Nymph illustration
September Stone Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 

Terrestrials
Insects: Beetle
Color: Brownish to Black
Dates: May 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: All Day
Size: 10-18
Spinner Fall: NA
Beetle illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Black & Red Ant
Color: Red & Black
Dates: Jul 1 – Sep 30
Emergence: All Day
Size: 18-20
Spinner Fall: NA
Black & Red Ant illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Black Ant
Color: Black
Dates: May 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 20-24
Spinner Fall: NA
Black Ant illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Cricket
Color: Brownish Olive to Black
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Twilight & Dusk
Size: 8-16
Spinner Fall: NA
Cricket illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Grasshopper
Color: Green to Brownish Tan
Dates: May 15 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 2-14
Spinner Fall: NA
Grasshopper illustration
Grasshopper illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Red Ant
Color: Red to Orangish
Dates: May 1 – Oct 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 18-22
Spinner Fall: NA
Red Ant illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 


Current Conditions

Clouds
Currently: Scattered Clouds
Temperature:  33 F
Temp Max:  41 F
Temp Min:  20 F
Humidity: 24%
Wind: 59 NW mph
Pressure: 1013
Clear Monday 5:00PM — 29 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 29 and 29 ℉.
Wind: 39 NNW mph; Humidity: 39%; 
Clouds Monday 8:00PM — 24 ℉
Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 24 and 24 ℉.
Wind: 14 W mph; Humidity: 48%; 
Clouds Monday 11:00PM — 23 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 15 SW mph; Humidity: 51%; 
Clouds Tuesday 2:00AM — 22 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 22 and 22 ℉.
Wind: 14 SW mph; Humidity: 54%; 
Clouds Tuesday 5:00AM — 21 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 21 and 21 ℉.
Wind: 8 WSW mph; Humidity: 55%; 
Clouds Tuesday 8:00AM — 23 ℉
Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 28 N mph; Humidity: 42%; 
Clouds Tuesday 11:00AM — 23 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 57 N mph; Humidity: 45%; 
Clouds Tuesday 2:00PM — 23 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 55 NNE mph; Humidity: 47%; 
Clouds Tuesday 5:00PM — 22 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 22 and 22 ℉.
Wind: 34 NNE mph; Humidity: 49%; 
Clouds Tuesday 8:00PM — 20 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 20 and 20 ℉.
Wind: 16 N mph; Humidity: 53%; 
Clouds Tuesday 11:00PM — 18 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 18 and 18 ℉.
Wind: 6 NNW mph; Humidity: 57%; 
Clear Wednesday 2:00AM — 16 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 16 and 16 ℉.
Wind: 13 SW mph; Humidity: 57%; 
Clear Wednesday 5:00AM — 14 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 14 and 14 ℉.
Wind: 20 SW mph; Humidity: 53%; 
Clear Wednesday 8:00AM — 18 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 18 and 18 ℉.
Wind: 22 SW mph; Humidity: 43%; 
Clear Wednesday 11:00AM — 33 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 33 and 33 ℉.
Wind: 10 S mph; Humidity: 26%; 
Clear Wednesday 2:00PM — 41 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 41 and 41 ℉.
Wind: 12 NE mph; Humidity: 27%; 
Clouds Wednesday 5:00PM — 33 ℉
Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 33 and 33 ℉.
Wind: 7 N mph; Humidity: 36%; 
Clouds Wednesday 8:00PM — 31 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 31 and 31 ℉.
Wind: 10 SSW mph; Humidity: 40%; 
Clouds Wednesday 11:00PM — 30 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 30 and 30 ℉.
Wind: 14 SW mph; Humidity: 56%; 
Clouds Thursday 2:00AM — 27 ℉
Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 27 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 17 SW mph; Humidity: 57%;