Fishing Report

UPDATED: 11/7/24

River Flow: Flows at Gypsum are around 200 CFS River Graph

The Eagle River is a freestone tributary to the Colorado River, containing similar aquatic life. Its headwaters lie high in the White River National Forest, along Highway 24. These upper stretches are best for pocket water fishing with dry flies, and small nymphs. The majority of the public access for the Eagle is found along I-70 between the towns of Minturn, and Gypsum. A river map showing public access areas can be useful when fishing the Eagle due to a high number of short public stretches divided by private land. Despite its close proximity to I-70, the Eagle remains a top notch fishery, boasting beautiful views, and trophy sized rainbows.

Current Conditions:

RIVER FLOW(Cubic Feet Per Second): 

200 cfs at Gypsum 

WATER TEMPERATURE (DEGREES F): 

40’s - 50’s

WATER CLARITY:

Low and clear, 5 or more feet of visibility 

CURRENT FOOD SOURCES:

  | Baetis | Trico | Midge emerges /adults | small fish, leeches, etc. | Stoneflies

Flies to Try

Nymphs:

   TDJ Sunken Trico 20-22 | Gray Sparkle Wing RS2 20-24| Darth Baetis 20-24 | TDJ Golden Stone size 12-16 | Pat's Rubber Legs  olive/brown, or coffee size 10-14 | RS2 Dun 20-22 | olive Hare's Ear size 10-14 | Juju Baetis size 18-22 grey | UV Midge Black or brown 18-22 | Two Bit Hooker Black #16 |  

Dries:

| CDC Biot Trico Spinner 20-22 | Brooks Sprout midge emerger black or gray 22-26 | Parachute Adams size 16-22 | Matthew's Sparkle Dun BWO size 18-22 | size 20-22 CDC Morgan's Midge | Solitude Midge olive or black size 18-24

Streamers:

  Galloup’s Dungeon Natural | Articulated Yummy | Silk Kitty white | Baby Gonga (olive, black, rainbow trout, and brown trout colors) | Thin Mint size 4-8 | Articulated Goldie | Wooly Buggers (olive, black, white) | Pine Squirrel Leeches (black, purple, red) | slump busters in white

     Guide Tip of the Week:  

Flows are great for the wade angler, and midges have been hatching. Look for fish to be holding in the riffles, drop offs. Using a nymph rig or streamers can have great results. Dry fly fishing has been spectacular on overcast days. As tempting as it can be to stay planted in one spot, try covering a lot of water for best results as the fish have been spookier with low flows. The first couple of drifts in each hole will most likely produce and then significant decline in action or movement after that.  

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