Blue River North of Town
Fishing Report
UPDATED: 7/21/2025
Flow: 230+cfs River Graph
The Blue River North of Silverthorne town limits contains some beautiful public water and breathtaking views. Unfortunately, it does not boast the highest trout population in some of its public sections. This does not mean there are no fish to be caught, but you may have to be patient and work a little harder to hook up. However, you do always have the shot at hooking the fish of a lifetime, a large trout that usually reside in private sections of the Blue sometimes venture into public waters. Happy hunting.
Current Conditions:
RIVER FLOW (Cubic Feet Per Second:
230+ cfs
WATER TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F):
40's
WATER CLARITY:
2-3 feet depending on runoff from tributary creeks
CURRENT FOOD SOURCES:
| Golden stoneflies | Midges | Baetis | Eggs | Worms | smaller fish, leeches, etc. |
Flies to Try
Nymphs:
TDJ Golden Stone size 12-16 | Tungsten Flashback CDC Hare's Ear size 14-18 | Tungsten CDC Flashback Pheasant Tail size 14-20 | Barr's Graphic Caddis tan size 18 | UV Midge black or brown size 18-24 | olive or grey Sparkle Wing RS2 in size 18-22 | Disco Midge pearl or red size 18-22 | Zebra Midge black or olive 18-22 | Thin Mint 6-8 |
Dries:
Elk Hair Caddis olive size 12-16 | Peacock caddis size 18 | Parachute Adams size 12-24 | parachute extended body BWO size 18-22 | Solitude Midge black size 20-24 | Brook Sprouts Midge size 18-24 grey, cream, and black
Streamers:
Sculpzilla in black, olive, or natural size 4-8 | Near Nuff Sculpin olive and tan size 4-6 | Slump Busters black or white | Pop’s Bugger pearl/grizzly, or black/olive size 8 | Bead Head Mini Leech olive/black size 08 | Crystal Bugger white size 12 |
Guide Tip of the Week:
Fishing on the lower middle blue has been productive at times this season! Small dark stoneflies, caddis, and drake patterns are all on the menu. We have been seeing some opportunistic eats lately north of town so don’t be afraid to try some bigger stonefly/leech patterns. You can try throwing streamer patterns as well if you’re looking for a bigger springtime cutbow or brown. Don’t be surprised if the water stains in the afternoon when the summer monsoons roll through. When you see off colored water, size up flies and go a little darker. And don’t forget the trusty Squirmy Worm!
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