Updated Weekly

Northern Colorado Fishing Reports

Current conditions, flows, hatch activity, and the fly patterns working right now across Northern Colorado's best trout waters.

Cache la Poudre River
Updated Weekly

Fort Collins / Larimer County

Colorado's only Wild & Scenic River. Weekly reports covering flows, canyon conditions, and the best flies for one of Northern Colorado's most iconic trout fisheries.

Brown TroutRainbow Trout
Big Thompson River
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Estes Park to Loveland

Technical dry-fly fishing in a Gold Medal canyon. Consistent tailwater flows from Lake Estes produce educated trout and reliable hatches throughout the season.

Brown TroutRainbow Trout
North Platte River
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Jackson County / Southern Wyoming

World-class tailwater fishing in Wyoming's sage country. The Miracle Mile and Grey Reef sections are among the most productive trout fisheries in the Rocky Mountain region.

Brown TroutRainbow Trout
Horsetooth Reservoir
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West of Fort Collins

Multi-species stillwater fishing minutes from Fort Collins. Weekly updates on trout, smallmouth bass, walleye, and seasonal patterns across this scenic Front Range reservoir.

Smallmouth BassRainbow TroutWalleye

About Our Fishing Reports

These reports are updated weekly and cover current water conditions, seasonal insect hatches, and the fly patterns producing the most consistent results across Northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. Whether you're planning a day trip to the Poudre River canyon or making the drive up to the North Platte's Miracle Mile, checking conditions before you go makes a real difference.

Each report includes flow data where available, notes on water clarity and temperature, what's hatching, and a curated list of the best fly patterns for current conditions. Scroll down the individual report pages for a full seasonal hatch chart and a complete guide to access points.