Eagle River Fly Fishing Report - June 21, 2026

Fly Fishing Report

EAGLE RIVER

Report
JUN 21 — 28, 2026
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Flow
1150CFS
COLORADO RIVER NEAR DOTSERO, CO
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Water Temp
67.6°F
Updated 2026-06-21
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Weather
47–90°F
Mostly Clear
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Clarity
Clear
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Water temperature is running warm at 67.6°F with flow at 1,150 CFS — expect fish to be most active during cooler morning and evening windows before afternoon heat pushes them deep. Clarity should be fishable but watch for afternoon thermal stress as highs approach 87°F today.
Best Time Window
  • 6 AM - 10 AM: Early BWO and PMD nymphing in moderate runs before heat sets in; best dry fly window of the morning.
  • 11 AM - 3 PM: Midday lull — target deep shaded pools with stonefly nymphs and sculpin patterns; avoid shallow flats.
  • 6 PM - Dark: Prime evening caddis hatch; fish tailouts and seams with CDC caddis dries as the light fades.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith water temps at 67.6°F, fish are going to be stressed during peak afternoon heat — focus your dry fly and nymph game hard from first light until about 10 AM, then shift to shaded deep pools with a sculpin or stonefly nymph bounced along the bottom. The real money window is the evening caddis hatch starting around 6 PM; position yourself in the tailouts and slower runs 30 minutes before the hatch kicks off and let the fish come to the surface before you start casting. Use a 5X tippet minimum for the smaller dries and keep your net in the water to minimize handling time on warm-water days like this.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Mountain Whitefish
Fly Fish Food
Report generated June 21, 2026 — Next update: June 28, 2026