Yampa Fly Fishing Report - Saturday, May 16, 2020
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Fishing
ReportRating: GOOD -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsEarly March -
Water
Flows60 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: 48-51 |
| Sky: Partly Cloudy | Flow: 176 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Slightly Off |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Spring on the Yampa
Current Conditions at Yampa:
The Yampa is giving up some good days on the water both below stagecoach and through town. Nymph-rigs are the way to go. Depth is crucial but be sure to be mindful of tippet and fly sizes. Two-bits, princes, and Hare's ears are a good place to start. Trail a more selective fly off the back like an RS2 or BWO emerger. Get out and enjoy the Yampa before runoff officially hits.
The fishing is good. Partly Cloudy skies and 60+ degree weather. The water temperature was between 48-51 degrees and Slightly Off.
Likely Catch
Species: Rainbow
Weight: 1 lbs 4 oz
Length: 15 inches
Girth: 5 inches
Rainbow Trout Female
Rainbow Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at Yampa
Insect Type: Midge
Insect: Micro Black Midge
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Insect Type: Mayfly
Insect: Blue Winged Olive
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Recommended Flies for Yampa
Fly: Flashback Hare's Ear
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Flashback Hare's Ear
Fly: Wd 40
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Wd 40
Fly: Juju Baetis
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Juju Baetis
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Early March
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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
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Current Conditions
Currently: Overcast Clouds
Temperature: 22 F
Temp Max: 27 F
Temp Min: 15 F
Humidity: 58%
Wind: 47 WSW mph
Pressure: 1017
Monday 5:00PM — 18 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 17 and 18 ℉.
Wind: 28 WNW mph; Humidity: 81%; Snow: 0.56 for next 3 hours.
Monday 8:00PM — 10 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 9 and 10 ℉.
Wind: 10 SW mph; Humidity: 91%;
Monday 11:00PM — 9 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 9 and 9 ℉.
Wind: 6 WSW mph; Humidity: 96%; Snow: 0.56 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 2:00AM — 9 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 8 and 9 ℉.
Wind: 6 NNW mph; Humidity: 96%; Snow: 0.63 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 5:00AM — 6 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 6 and 6 ℉.
Wind: 8 W mph; Humidity: 96%; Snow: 0.5 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 8:00AM — 4 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 4 and 4 ℉.
Wind: 8 NNW mph; Humidity: 93%;
Tuesday 11:00AM — 12 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 12 and 12 ℉.
Wind: 13 W mph; Humidity: 77%;
Tuesday 2:00PM — 16 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 16 and 16 ℉.
Wind: 18 W mph; Humidity: 79%; Snow: 0.19 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 5:00PM — 14 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 14 and 14 ℉.
Wind: 13 SW mph; Humidity: 86%; Snow: 0.25 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 8:00PM — 2 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 2 and 2 ℉.
Wind: 2 SW mph; Humidity: 94%;
Tuesday 11:00PM — -1 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between -1 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 5 E mph; Humidity: 94%;
Wednesday 2:00AM — -3 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -3 and -3 ℉.
Wind: 7 E mph; Humidity: 90%;
Wednesday 5:00AM — -3 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -3 and -3 ℉.
Wind: 7 E mph; Humidity: 81%;
Wednesday 8:00AM — 4 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 4 and 4 ℉.
Wind: 8 ESE mph; Humidity: 78%;
Wednesday 11:00AM — 19 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 19 and 19 ℉.
Wind: 1 ENE mph; Humidity: 58%;
Wednesday 2:00PM — 23 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 8 WNW mph; Humidity: 60%;
Wednesday 5:00PM — 20 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 20 and 20 ℉.
Wind: 3 WNW mph; Humidity: 77%;
Wednesday 8:00PM — 15 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 15 and 15 ℉.
Wind: 4 ESE mph; Humidity: 90%;
Wednesday 11:00PM — 14 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 14 and 14 ℉.
Wind: 5 ENE mph; Humidity: 94%; Snow: 0.31 for next 3 hours.
Thursday 2:00AM — 14 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 14 and 14 ℉.
Wind: 3 ENE mph; Humidity: 94%;
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