Flow
358 cfs
Trend
Steady
Observed
7d ago
Hatch Status
Golden stones, hoppers, ants, beetles, pmd's, caddis present
Conditions
Flows have dropped to 358 cfs at Calder as of August 26, settling well below normal—expect shallower conditions, particularly in the lower section where some wading will be tricky. Water temperatures are holding in the mid-70s, approaching thermal limits for cutthroat; fish the early morning and evening push when productivity peaks, and hunt for faster current and cooler pockets during warmer afternoons. Golden stones, hoppers, ants, beetles, and PMDs are all in play. The overcast forecast and stable conditions should help extend your window.
Gauges
Techniques
- Use Rubber leg nymphs in black, olive, or brown in sizes 8-12
- Use Sparkle Minnow in olive or yellow/brown in sizes 4-6
- Adam's Purple Parachute is a deadly purple parachute dry fly
- Use Sparkle Dun in sizes 12-16
- Focus early and get off the water in the afternoon on warmer days
- Look for faster water and cooler sections of river to be the most productive
- Best time to fish is morning and evening
- Use Elk Wing Caddis in tan or brown in sizes 16-18
- Use Sculpzilla in natural or olive in sizes 6-8
- Use Stimulator in olive, yellow, or orange in sizes 8-16
Recommended flies
Adam's Purple ParachuteSparkle DunStimulatorElk Wing CaddisSparkle MinnowDali LamaTH Duracell JigIndicator BeetleRubber leg nymphsSculpzilla