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Roaring Fork River Fly Fishing Report - June 7, 2026
ROARING FORK RIVER
ReportJUN 8 — 15, 2026
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Flow
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Water Temp
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Weather
48–93°F
Partly Cloudy
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Real-time USGS gauge data is unavailable for this report; guide sources indicate flows near 82 CFS below Maroon Creek — well below seasonal average due to ongoing drought — with crystal-clear water and temperatures tracking above average near 56°F. Expect technical, sight-fishing conditions with spooky trout in low, gin-clear flows.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan
#20
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive
#20
Egan's GTI Caddis - Olive
#12
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive
#22
Juju Baetis Tungsten
#22
Olsen's Hare's Ear Blowtorch Barbless
#20
Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD
#20
Olsen's Straggle Stone Brown Barbless
#12
Pheasant Tail Tungsten
#20
Black Zebra Midge (TBH)
#20
Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive
#12
Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin
#6
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Caddis (Mother's Day Caddis) | #16–18 | 🟢 Active | Midday through late afternoon |
| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | #18–22 | 🟢 Active | Late morning to early afternoon; all day on overcast days |
| Midges | #20–24 | 🟢 Active | Morning & evening; reliable all day in slower pools |
| Golden Stonefly (nymphs) | #8–12 | 🟡 Building | Sub-surface all day; adult activity sporadic |
| Pale Morning Dun (PMD) | #16–20 | 🟡 Emerging | Warm afternoons, increasing through June |
Best Time Window
- Early morning (6:00–9:00 AM): Midge activity in slow pools and tailouts; streamer fishing along shaded banks before sun hits the water.
- Late morning to early afternoon (10:00 AM–1:00 PM): Prime window for BWO and Spring Caddis hatches; watch for rising fish in slower seams below riffles.
- Late afternoon to dusk (5:00–7:30 PM): Evening Caddis hatch intensifies below Basalt; fish the surface with CDC Caddis patterns as winds calm.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith flows running well below average and water crystal clear, presentation is everything — long, fine tippet (6X) and drag-free drifts will be the difference between hook-ups and refusals. Focus your morning sessions on the deeper holding pools with nymphs fished tight to the bottom, then watch for rising fish as the Caddis and BWO hatches fire up late morning through afternoon. On these hot, sunny days with gusts forecast up to 40–50 mph, seek out sheltered canyon bends and fish the shaded bank edges where trout will hold to escape the heat and wind. Slide your flies to rising fish from downstream and keep your profile low — these fish have seen pressure and will spook at the slightest disturbance.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Mountain Whitefish
