Roaring Fork at Glenwood
Fishing Report
UPDATED: 4/4/2025
Flow: 550cfs River Graph
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 550 cfs at Glenwood.
Water Temperature:
30s-40s
Water Clarity:
4' feet depending on section of river and rain
Current Food Sources:
Golden Stoneflies | Midges | Rusty Spinners | Sculpin | Midges |
Flies to Try:
NYMPHS:
TDJ Golden Stone size 8-16 | Egan's Jig Frenchie size 14 - 16 | Tungsten CDC Hare's Ear size 12-18 | JuJu Baetis red or purple size 18-22 | UV Midge black 18-22 | Sparkle Wing RS2 black size 18-22 |
DRIES:
| Purple Parachute Adams (Purple Haze) size 14-16 | Missing Link Caddis size 14-16 | Pearl and Elk Caddis size 18 | Parachute Extended Body BWO size 16-22 | CDC Morgan’s Midge size 18-22 |
STREAMERS:
Sparkle Minnow in Olive/white or Brown/Yllw | Articulated Goldie | Galloup's Dungeon black or white | Chou’s Fortune Cookie white size 4 | Kyle’s Super Yummy yellow size 4 |
Guide Tip of the Week:
Expect to see slush/ice in the mornings with how cold it has been. The best bet for fishable water will be closer to Glenwood Springs. Stick to the afternoons to avoid an ice river. Tiny midges, egg patterns and small stoneflies will be the most effective patterns.
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