Fishing Report

UPDATED: 9/14/2023

Flow: Around 200 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: 

Around 200 cfs

WATER TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F): 

40’s - 50’s

WATER CLARITY:

3-5 ft

CURRENT FOOD SOURCES:

| Golden stoneflies | Midges | Baetis | smaller fish, leeches, etc. | 

Flies to Try

Guides Choice Dozen $24.99

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:

We are finally seeing some great wadeing flows north of town. Those fish have been working hard all summer and are sure to be hungry. Hopper droppers are currently the name of the game. Flies replicating golden stones and free living caddis are some of my favorites in this section. Followed by jigged attractors and various midge/baetis patterns. Worm imitations can also prove productive as they have been a familiar food source during high water. Look for fish in deep riffles and in standard feeding lies. 

RIVER ACCESS

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

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