South Platte River and Late Spring Fly Fishing

April was a difficult month on the South Platte River.  Some days created memories of fish that will never be forgotten, and other days that were down right tough fishing.  As we move into May, look for flows to stay relatively low in both South Park and Elevenmile Canyon as Cheesman reservoir is very close to spilling over the dam.  However, snow levels to the west are very high and we anticipate a great runoff this year.  The South Platte in South Park has been fish anywhere from outstanding to to fair at best.  BWOs are starting to show and on cloudy days fish can be fooled with patterns resembling the mayfly. The spawn for a lack of a better term is all but over.  There are a few good fish roaming around but be prepared to work to find them.  Elevenmile Canyon has been fishing well with great BWO hatches in the afternoon.  Fish in the canyon are spawning so please be careful wading and avoid spawning beds.  The stillwaters in South Park are now completely open and unfortuneatly are fishing somewhat tough.  I am planning to venture to both 11 Mile and Spinney Reservoirs this week to really put some time in.  Trips this week have been going well and below are a few of the great fish that we have been picking up both in the canyon and in South Park.  I am getting more and more inquiries regarding trip dates for the summer so book a trip now to make sure I still have the dates available.  Just give me a call at 7194946480 or email me at tere5643@gmail.com.  Below are some pics of some great fish we have been picking up in the last week or two.