Frying Pan Fly Fishing Report - Below Ruedi - Saturday, May 16, 2020
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Fishing
ReportRating: GREAT -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate May -
Water
Flows83 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast21 F
Fishing Conditions: GREAT
Overcrowded
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Saturday, May 16, 2020Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 56-59 | Temp: 48-51 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 151 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Spring on the pan
Current Conditions at Frying Pan:
Flows are on the rise and the days are getting warmer. Spring fishing is in full form on the pan. We are seeing BWO's and midges still hatching. Small PTs, WD-40s, and RS2 are good choices. Disco midges, top-secrets and black beauties as well. Small tippets and tight drifts are a must, but depth is just important. Be sure your flies are in the right feeding column!
Blue Winged Olive mayflies and an assortment of other small brown and olive mayflies are everywhere! Midges! Everywhere you look on the stream you will find midge clusters. Our guides suggest productive patterns like the Zebra Midge or Money Midge. The weather has been warm and the water is beginning to rise. Runoff is just around the corner so be sure to get a few more beautiful spring days on the water. The fishing is great. Clear skies and 56-59 degree weather. The water temperature was between 48-51 degrees and Crystal Clear.
Likely Catch
Species: Rainbow
Weight: 3 lbs 0 oz
Length: 20 inches
Girth: 9 inches
Rainbow Trout Female
Rainbow Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at Frying Pan
Insect Type: Mayfly
Insect: Blue Winged Olive
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Recommended Flies for Frying Pan
Fly: Mysis Shrimp
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Mysis Shrimp
Fly: Rojo Midge
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Rojo Midge
Fly: Juju Baetis
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Juju Baetis
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late May
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Insects: Little Sister Sedge
Color: Green to Greenish Brown
Dates: May 15 – Aug 30
Emergence: Afternoon & Evening
Size: 14-16
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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Insects: Spotted Sedge
Color: Brownish Yellow
Dates: May 15 – Sep 30
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 10-12
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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Insects: Western Black Quill
Color: Purplish Black to Grayish Brown
Dates: Apr 1 – Jun 30
Emergence: Mid Morning
Size: 14-12
Spinner Fall: Evening
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Midges |
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Insects: Black Midge
Color: Blackish to Black
Dates: Apr 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 18-20
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
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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: Salmon Fly
Color: Black to Reddish Brown
Dates: May 15 – Jul 15
Emergence: 50-60° Water Late Morning on
Size: 4-8
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Small Western
Color: Brownish
Dates: May 15 – Jul 15
Emergence: 46-56° Water Temps
Size: 14-18
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Winter Black
Color: Black Brown to Reddish Olive, Mottled Brown
Dates: Apr 1 – Aug 15
Emergence: Cold Mountain Streams and Small Ponds
Size: 18-22
Spinner Fall: NA
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Terrestrials |
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Insects: Beetle
Color: Brownish to Black
Dates: May 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: All Day
Size: 10-18
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Black Ant
Color: Black
Dates: May 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 20-24
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Grasshopper
Color: Green to Brownish Tan
Dates: May 15 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 2-14
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Red Ant
Color: Red to Orangish
Dates: May 1 – Oct 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 18-22
Spinner Fall: NA
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Current Conditions
Currently: Light Snow
Temperature: 21 F
Temp Max: 34 F
Temp Min: 9 F
Humidity: 38%
Wind: 41 N mph
Pressure: 1015
Monday 5:00PM — 17 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 17 and 17 ℉.
Wind: 21 WNW mph; Humidity: 80%; Snow: 0.44 for next 3 hours.
Monday 8:00PM — 7 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 6 and 7 ℉.
Wind: 6 W mph; Humidity: 86%; Snow: 0.25 for next 3 hours.
Monday 11:00PM — 7 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 6 and 7 ℉.
Wind: 6 SSW mph; Humidity: 90%; Snow: 0.13 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 2:00AM — 4 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 4 and 4 ℉.
Wind: 6 SE mph; Humidity: 95%;
Tuesday 5:00AM — 6 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 6 and 6 ℉.
Wind: 3 NNE mph; Humidity: 93%; Snow: 0.31 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 8:00AM — 7 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 7 and 7 ℉.
Wind: 3 WNW mph; Humidity: 81%;
Tuesday 11:00AM — 13 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 13 and 13 ℉.
Wind: 11 NNE mph; Humidity: 65%;
Tuesday 2:00PM — 16 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 16 and 16 ℉.
Wind: 14 NNE mph; Humidity: 60%;
Tuesday 5:00PM — 14 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 14 and 14 ℉.
Wind: 6 NNE mph; Humidity: 70%;
Tuesday 8:00PM — 2 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 2 and 2 ℉.
Wind: 9 ESE mph; Humidity: 76%;
Tuesday 11:00PM — -1 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -1 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 11 SE mph; Humidity: 80%;
Wednesday 2:00AM — -2 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between -2 and -2 ℉.
Wind: 11 SE mph; Humidity: 86%;
Wednesday 5:00AM — -3 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between -3 and -3 ℉.
Wind: 10 SE mph; Humidity: 86%;
Wednesday 8:00AM — 3 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 3 and 3 ℉.
Wind: 4 ESE mph; Humidity: 78%;
Wednesday 11:00AM — 17 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 17 and 17 ℉.
Wind: 6 W mph; Humidity: 69%;
Wednesday 2:00PM — 24 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 24 and 24 ℉.
Wind: 10 W mph; Humidity: 66%;
Wednesday 5:00PM — 22 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 22 and 22 ℉.
Wind: 8 WSW mph; Humidity: 78%;
Wednesday 8:00PM — 17 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 17 and 17 ℉.
Wind: 7 S mph; Humidity: 84%;
Wednesday 11:00PM — 15 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 15 and 15 ℉.
Wind: 7 SSW mph; Humidity: 91%;
Thursday 2:00AM — 13 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 13 and 13 ℉.
Wind: 11 S mph; Humidity: 90%;
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