Roaring Fork Fly Fishing Report - Saturday, May 16, 2020
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Fishing
ReportRating: GOOD -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate November -
Water
Flows434 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast22 F
Fishing Conditions: GOOD
Very Crowded
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Saturday, May 16, 2020Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 60+ | Temp: 52-55 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 1316 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Slightly Off |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: May on the Fork
Current Conditions at Roaring Fork:
Fish are mainly being found on nymph rigs, however, the streamer can definitely produce. Survey deep runs and pools. As the day warms look for fish to move towards the faster water. Nymphs include Princes, worms, Barr's emergers, Two-bits, 20-inchers, and soft hackles- All in sizes 16-18. Small baetis flies like an RS2 is a must. Streamers in smaller natural colors such as Sculpzillas, slump busters and Galloup's Sex dungeon. Get out and enjoy the fork before she is blown out.
The fishing is good. Clear skies and 60+ degree weather. The water temperature was between 52-55 degrees and Slightly Off.
Likely Catch
Species: Brown
Weight: 1 lbs 6 oz
Length: 15 inches
Girth: 6 inches
Brown Trout Female
Brown Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at Roaring Fork
Insect Type: Mayfly
Insect: Blue Winged Olive
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Recommended Flies for Roaring Fork
Fly: Slump Buster
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Slump Buster
Fly: San Juan Worm
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San Juan Worm
Fly: 20, Incher
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20, Incher
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late November
Mayflies |
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Insects: Gray Drake
Color: Gray
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Late Morning
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: Evening
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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
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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: 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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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: Cricket
Color: Brownish Olive to Black
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Twilight & Dusk
Size: 8-16
Spinner Fall: NA
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Current Conditions
Currently: Few Clouds
Temperature: 22 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 6 and 17 ℉.
Wind: 28 WNW mph; Humidity: 89%; Snow: 0.69 for next 3 hours.
Monday 8:00PM — 9 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 0 and 9 ℉.
Wind: 16 NW mph; Humidity: 98%; Snow: 0.75 for next 3 hours.
Monday 11:00PM — 4 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between -1 and 4 ℉.
Wind: 13 NW mph; Humidity: 97%; Snow: 0.38 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 2:00AM — -2 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between -5 and -2 ℉.
Wind: 12 NNW mph; Humidity: 98%; Snow: 0.25 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 5:00AM — -5 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between -5 and -5 ℉.
Wind: 14 NNW mph; Humidity: 99%; Snow: 0.38 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 8:00AM — -1 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between -1 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 29 NNW mph; Humidity: 92%; Snow: 0.69 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 11:00AM — 2 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 2 and 2 ℉.
Wind: 33 N mph; Humidity: 82%; Snow: 0.12 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 2:00PM — 5 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 5 and 5 ℉.
Wind: 31 N mph; Humidity: 75%; Snow: 0.13 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 5:00PM — 1 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 1 and 1 ℉.
Wind: 17 N mph; Humidity: 82%;
Tuesday 8:00PM — -11 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -11 and -11 ℉.
Wind: 8 NNE mph; Humidity: 86%;
Tuesday 11:00PM — -12 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -12 and -12 ℉.
Wind: 11 N mph; Humidity: 90%;
Wednesday 2:00AM — -11 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -11 and -11 ℉.
Wind: 10 NNW mph; Humidity: 90%;
Wednesday 5:00AM — -9 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -9 and -9 ℉.
Wind: 11 NNW mph; Humidity: 54%;
Wednesday 8:00AM — 3 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 3 and 3 ℉.
Wind: 10 NNW mph; Humidity: 58%;
Wednesday 11:00AM — 16 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 16 and 16 ℉.
Wind: 15 WNW mph; Humidity: 62%;
Wednesday 2:00PM — 19 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 19 and 19 ℉.
Wind: 16 WNW mph; Humidity: 70%;
Wednesday 5:00PM — 15 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 15 and 15 ℉.
Wind: 13 WNW mph; Humidity: 87%;
Wednesday 8:00PM — 9 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 9 and 9 ℉.
Wind: 10 NW mph; Humidity: 92%; Snow: 0.13 for next 3 hours.
Wednesday 11:00PM — 8 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 8 and 8 ℉.
Wind: 13 NW mph; Humidity: 90%; Snow: 0.25 for next 3 hours.
Thursday 2:00AM — 5 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 5 and 5 ℉.
Wind: 13 NW mph; Humidity: 88%;
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