North Fork Public Fly Fishing Report - Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019
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Fishing
ReportRating: FAIR -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate January -
Water
Flows91 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast40.3 F (4.6 C)
Fishing Conditions: FAIR
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Tuesday, Jan 15, 2019Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 36-39 | Temp: 32-35 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 91 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Pine Valley Ranch remains a solid option for those in the Denver/Metro area
Current Conditions at North Fork Public:
As winter weather sets in, this section of public water remains a good option for the Denver/Metro area. Nymphing is the way to go here but unlike the previous few weeks, trout are focused on small patterns. Black beauties, top secrets, and jujubee midges are all working well. The takes are getting more and more subtle so as your strike indicator goes down river keep your eyes focused below the indicator for flashes or movement and that will be your cue to set the hook.
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. The fish are eating midges and we are even seeing the occasional rise to an adult midge. To imitate a midge cluster try using a Griffith’s Gnat (size 18-24). The fishing is fair. Clear skies and 36-39 degree weather. The water temperature was between 32-35 degrees and Crystal Clear.
Likely Catch
Rainbow Trout Female
Rainbow Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at North Fork Public
Insect Type: Midge
Insect: Black Midge
Color: Black
Size: 24
Time:
Recommended Flies for North Fork Public
Black Beauty
Jujubee Midge
Dorsey's Top Secret Midge
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: Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 40.3 F (4.6 C)
Feels Like: 37 F (3 C)
Heat Index: NA
Humidity: 36%
Wind: From the East at 4.3 MPH Gusting to 5.8 MPH
Pressure: 30.17
UV: 3.0
Saturday: Sun and clouds mixed. High near 40F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph. 
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low around 30F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 51F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night: A few clouds from time to time. Low 31F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph. 
Monday: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming cloudy with periods of snow later in the day. High 43F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snowfall around one inch. 
Monday Night: Snow in the evening will give way to lingering snow showers overnight. Low 17F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulating 1 to 3 inches.
Tuesday: Snow showers before noon. Becoming partly cloudy later. High 26F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 50%.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low 13F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph. Archived Fishing Reports for North Fork Public
