Saint Vrain Fly Fishing Report - Tuesday, Aug 11, 2020
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Fishing
ReportRating: GREAT -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate November -
Water
Flows25 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast35 F
Fishing Conditions: GREAT
Very Crowded
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Tuesday, Aug 11, 2020Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 60+ | Temp: 60+ |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 70 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Saint Vrain is fishing great!
Current Conditions at Saint Vrain:
The St. Vrain is finally recovered from the flood. We are seeing great fishing in the canyon and in Lyons. Lots of larger than average fish are being caught on a well presented dry fly. Flows are around 70cfs which makes for perfect summer conditions.
The fishing is great. Clear skies and 60+ degree weather. The water temperature was between 60+ degrees and Crystal Clear.
Likely Catch
Species: Rainbow
Weight: 1 lbs 0 oz
Length: 15 inches
Girth: 4 inches
Rainbow Trout Female
Rainbow Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at Saint Vrain
Insect Type: Stonefly
Insect: Small Western
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Insect Type: Terrestrial
Insect: Grasshopper
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Recommended Flies for Saint Vrain
Fly: Parachute Adams
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Parachute Adams
Fly: Elk Hair Caddis
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Elk Hair Caddis
Fly: Charlie Boy Hopper
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Charlie Boy Hopper
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late November
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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: Overcast Clouds
Temperature: 35 F
Temp Max: 41 F
Temp Min: 17 F
Humidity: 27%
Wind: 39 W mph
Pressure: 1015
Monday 5:00PM — 27 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 11 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 47 WNW mph; Humidity: 75%; Snow: 0.19 for next 3 hours.
Monday 8:00PM — 18 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 6 and 18 ℉.
Wind: 27 W mph; Humidity: 82%;
Monday 11:00PM — 13 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 5 and 13 ℉.
Wind: 27 W mph; Humidity: 82%;
Tuesday 2:00AM — 7 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 3 and 7 ℉.
Wind: 24 W mph; Humidity: 83%;
Tuesday 5:00AM — 0 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 0 and 0 ℉.
Wind: 20 W mph; Humidity: 86%;
Tuesday 8:00AM — 3 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 3 and 3 ℉.
Wind: 20 W mph; Humidity: 81%;
Tuesday 11:00AM — 9 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 9 and 9 ℉.
Wind: 17 NW mph; Humidity: 73%;
Tuesday 2:00PM — 13 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 13 and 13 ℉.
Wind: 11 NNE mph; Humidity: 76%; Snow: 0.38 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 5:00PM — 9 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 9 and 9 ℉.
Wind: 6 SSE mph; Humidity: 90%; Snow: 0.5 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 8:00PM — -1 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between -1 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 16 W mph; Humidity: 89%;
Tuesday 11:00PM — -1 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between -1 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 23 W mph; Humidity: 86%;
Wednesday 2:00AM — -1 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between -1 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 30 W mph; Humidity: 85%;
Wednesday 5:00AM — -0 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between -0 and -0 ℉.
Wind: 34 W mph; Humidity: 79%;
Wednesday 8:00AM — 5 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 5 and 5 ℉.
Wind: 38 W mph; Humidity: 68%;
Wednesday 11:00AM — 17 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 17 and 17 ℉.
Wind: 35 W mph; Humidity: 65%;
Wednesday 2:00PM — 23 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 33 W mph; Humidity: 62%;
Wednesday 5:00PM — 19 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 19 and 19 ℉.
Wind: 30 W mph; Humidity: 74%;
Wednesday 8:00PM — 15 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 15 and 15 ℉.
Wind: 33 W mph; Humidity: 79%;
Wednesday 11:00PM — 15 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 15 and 15 ℉.
Wind: 39 W mph; Humidity: 78%;
Thursday 2:00AM — 16 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 16 and 16 ℉.
Wind: 46 W mph; Humidity: 77%;
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