Roaring Fork Fly Fishing Report - Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019
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Fishing
ReportRating: GREAT -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate March -
Water
Flows395 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast
Fishing Conditions: GREAT
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Wednesday, Mar 20, 2019Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 40-43 | Temp: 36-39 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 395 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Stained |
| Precip: None | Runoff: Yes (3 hours starting at 12PM) |
Colorado Stream Update: Bugs are moving, fish are eating, and anglers are eager
Current Conditions at Roaring Fork:
The Roaring fork is fishing solid, and the feel of spring is in the air. Nymphing small stonefly patterns, larger PT's and hares ears produces fish regularly. Fishing during the warmest part of the day is most productive, however this is also when the crowds are around. Focus on deep seems and eddy's as fish are still mostly being found lower in the water column. With the warmer weather the water clarity has been slightly stained.
The weather is warming up outside and it is beginning to look like spring again! For best results try fishing heavily weighted stonefly nymphs. Our guides suggest productive patterns like the Zebra Midge or Money Midge. 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 40-43 degree weather. The water temperature was between 36-39 degrees and Stained.
Likely Catch
Rainbow Trout Female
Rainbow Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at Roaring Fork
Insect Type: Midge
Insect: Black Midge
Color: Black
Size: 20
Time: PM
Recommended Flies for Roaring Fork
Girdle Bug
20, Incher
Buckskin Caddis
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late March
Caddisflies |
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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
Spinner Fall:
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