Fishing Report

UPDATED: 9/14/2023

Flow: 997 CFS River Graph

The Lower Blue below Green Mountain Reservoir is a great stretch of public water. It is technically a "tailwater" flowing out of GMR, but it fishes more like a freestone river on some days. There is healthy and diverse population of aquatic bug life, this keeps the Gold Medal trout population well fed. The Lower Blue is fishable both by foot and river craft at certain river flows. Call the shop for the most current conditions.
*The Lower Blue is not legally permitted for any type of commercial guiding, and no shuttle services are offered for this piece of water.*

*BRIDGES CAN NOT BE CLEARED*

Current Conditions:

RIVER FLOW (Cubic Feet Per Second: 

Flows bumped to 997cfs

WATER TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F): 

45 - 55

WATER CLARITY:

3+ Feet of Clarity

CURRENT FOOD SOURCES:

Midges | Baetis | PMDs | Stoneflies | Caddis | Green Drakes

Flies to Try

Guides Choice Dozen $24.99

NYMPHS:

  TDJ Golden Stone  size 14 -18 | Pat’s Rubber Legs Olive and Brown size 10-12 | K’s Latex Caddis size 16-18 | Darth Baetis grey size 18-22 | Split Case BWO 16-18 | Tungsten Juju Baetis size 18-22 | Grey Dun RS2 size 18-22 | UV Midge black size 18-22 | Pegged Eggs

DRIES:

   | Parachute Adams size 12-22 |   Peacock Caddis 18 | Parachute Extended Body BWO size 18-22 | Matthew's Sparkle Dun BWO  size 16-22 | I-Wan-E Dun BWO size 18-20 | CDC Morgan's Midge 18-22 | Umpqua Adult Midge Dark size 18-24 | Solitude midge Olive size 20-22 |

STREAMERS:

Baby Gonga tan, rainbow, and black | Big Gulp Sculpin black size 4 | Mini Loop Sculpin natural | Slump Buster black or natural size 4-6 | Pop's Bugger pearl/grizzly size 8 | Ishiwata's Articulated Snitch olive size 6 | Crystal Bugger white size 12 | Leeches in wine or black

Guide Tip of the Week:

With Green Mountain full to the brim, flows have increased and we expect sustained releases through September. The canyon has been extremely buggy as of late. Small caddis and PMD’s are on the menu big time. We didn’t see hatches untill mid morning so no need to run down there. Don't discount throwing double dries if you see consistent rising. Look for fish feeding in riffles and on heavy seems. Lastly, keep a close eye on flows and large changes. Fish take time to adjust to bumps and drops in flows. The wade angler needs to be careful, the canyon can be down un-fishable and dangerous. 

RIVER ACCESS

Also check out the Town of Silverthorne's Blue River Fishing Access Map

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