Roaring Fork at Glenwood

Fishing Report

UPDATED: 10/14/2024

The Roaring fork is a true "freestone" stream from its headwaters along Independence, to its confluence with the Colorado River near Glenwood Springs, CO. The upper stretches of The Roaring Fork are tight with a steep gradient, offering pocket water fishing for Brook and Rainbow Trout. Between the towns of Basalt and Glenwood Springs the Roaring Fork is wider with less gradient, which produces great trout holding water. Access is avaible in this stretch for both the wade, and float fisherman.

Current Conditions:

River Flow:

Flows are right around 528 cfs at Glenwood.

Water Temperature:

40s-50s

Water Clarity:

4' feet depending on section of river and rain

Current Food Sources:

Flies to Try:

NYMPHS:

DRIES:

STREAMERS:

Guide Tip of the Week:

We have been seeing lower flows on the Fork lately and water temps have been dropping. Although double dries are my favorite thing to throw on the fork, nymph rigs have been the more productive tactic. In terms of double dries, it is hard to match a subtle PMD or BWO pattern. Baetis and midge nymphs 3 -4 feet deep should produce fish. Streamer fishing can be very productive on the lower Fork if the bugs/dry fly fishing is slow.