Fishing Conditions: GREAT

Report Rating: GREAT
Crowd Rating: Overcrowded
Overcrowded

Fly Fishing Report Date:

Monday, May 11, 2020

Weather & Water Conditions

Weather Water
Temp: 60+ Temp: 48-51
Sky: Clear Flow: 126
Wind: None Clarity: Slightly Off
Precip: None Runoff: Yes 
(All Day)

Colorado Stream Update: Perfect spot right now.

Current Conditions at Williams Fork:

With rivers across the state starting to blow our tailwaters are a great options. The Willy's fork is flowing at 126cfs this make for easy wading. I would highly recommend checking out the fork before it gets too high. Nymphing will be the best option and focus your efforts on the deeper runs and pools. Fishing right at the confluence of the Colorado can always produce some nice fish. Check it out for yourself

The fishing is great.  Clear skies and 60+ degree weather. The water temperature was between 48-51 degrees and Slightly Off.

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Likely Catch

Species: Rainbow
Weight: 1 lbs 12 oz
Length: 16 inches
Girth: 5 inches
Rainbow Trout Female Rainbow Trout Female
Rainbow Trout Male Rainbow Trout Male

Current Insect Hatches at Williams Fork

Insect Type: Mayfly

Insect: Blue Winged Olive

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Blue Winged Olive Emerger Illustration
Blue Winged Olive Nymph Illustration
Blue Winged Olive Adult Illustration

Insect Type: Caddisfly

Insect: Little Plain Brown Sedge

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Little Plain Brown Sedge Larva Illustration
Little Plain Brown Sedge Emerger Illustration
Little Plain Brown Sedge Adult Illustration

Recommended Flies for Williams Fork

Fly: Egg
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Egg Egg
Fly: 20, Incher
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20, Incher 20, Incher
Fly: Caddis Pupa
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Caddis Pupa Caddis Pupa

Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late January

Midges
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
Snow Midge Larva illustration
Snow Midge Emerger illustration
Snow Midge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 

Stoneflies
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
Micro Black Nymph illustration
Micro Black Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 


Current Conditions

Clouds
Currently: Overcast Clouds
Temperature:  15 F
Temp Max:  23 F
Temp Min:  7 F
Humidity: 62%
Wind: 47 W mph
Pressure: 1015
Snow Monday 5:00PM — 11 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 11 and 11 ℉.
Wind: 33 WNW mph; Humidity: 79%;  Snow: 0.38 for next 3 hours.
Clouds Monday 8:00PM — 4 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 4 and 4 ℉.
Wind: 12 SW mph; Humidity: 96%; 
Snow Monday 11:00PM — 5 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 4 and 5 ℉.
Wind: 10 SW mph; Humidity: 96%;  Snow: 0.44 for next 3 hours.
Snow Tuesday 2:00AM — 6 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 6 and 6 ℉.
Wind: 9 W mph; Humidity: 96%;  Snow: 0.81 for next 3 hours.
Snow Tuesday 5:00AM — 2 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 2 and 2 ℉.
Wind: 11 WSW mph; Humidity: 98%;  Snow: 0.69 for next 3 hours.
Snow Tuesday 8:00AM — 3 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 3 and 3 ℉.
Wind: 12 W mph; Humidity: 94%;  Snow: 0.38 for next 3 hours.
Snow Tuesday 11:00AM — 8 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 8 and 8 ℉.
Wind: 17 NW mph; Humidity: 75%;  Snow: 0.38 for next 3 hours.
Snow Tuesday 2:00PM — 12 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 12 and 12 ℉.
Wind: 18 WNW mph; Humidity: 73%;  Snow: 0.38 for next 3 hours.
Snow Tuesday 5:00PM — 10 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 10 and 10 ℉.
Wind: 13 WNW mph; Humidity: 74%;  Snow: 0.25 for next 3 hours.
Clouds Tuesday 8:00PM — -0 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between -0 and -0 ℉.
Wind: 5 SSW mph; Humidity: 95%; 
Clouds Tuesday 11:00PM — -3 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between -3 and -3 ℉.
Wind: 6 SSW mph; Humidity: 98%; 
Clouds Wednesday 2:00AM — -7 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between -7 and -7 ℉.
Wind: 6 S mph; Humidity: 94%; 
Clouds Wednesday 5:00AM — -9 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between -9 and -9 ℉.
Wind: 4 S mph; Humidity: 91%; 
Clear Wednesday 8:00AM — -1 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -1 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 0 NW mph; Humidity: 82%; 
Clear Wednesday 11:00AM — 14 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 14 and 14 ℉.
Wind: 10 NW mph; Humidity: 68%; 
Clouds Wednesday 2:00PM — 19 ℉
Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 19 and 19 ℉.
Wind: 11 WNW mph; Humidity: 73%; 
Clouds Wednesday 5:00PM — 15 ℉
Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 15 and 15 ℉.
Wind: 4 W mph; Humidity: 88%; 
Clouds Wednesday 8:00PM — 10 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 10 and 10 ℉.
Wind: 5 SW mph; Humidity: 91%; 
Snow Wednesday 11:00PM — 9 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 9 and 9 ℉.
Wind: 5 SSW mph; Humidity: 96%;  Snow: 0.31 for next 3 hours.
Snow Thursday 2:00AM — 8 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 8 and 8 ℉.
Wind: 8 SW mph; Humidity: 96%;  Snow: 0.44 for next 3 hours.