Roaring Fork at Glenwood
Fishing Report
UPDATED: 1/14/2026
Flow: 300cfs 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 300 cfs at Glenwood.
Water Temperature:
30s
Water Clarity:
4' feet depending on snowfall or melt
Current Food Sources:
Midges | Baetis | Leaches | Eggs
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:
The lower Roaring Fork is a decent wade fishing option in the winter if there is no slush or ice flow. Pick longer periods of warm weather to target this stretch. Tiny midges and baetis nymphs will be the primary food source. Attractors like eggs, leeches, and small stoneflies will work as well.
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