Colorado Spring Fly Fishing Trips

With the guide season underway, the past couple weeks has provided some great fishing.  The Deckers section of the South Platte River has been fishing great! Lots of fish and some large fish are being caught as well.  Crowds at Deckers have been lighter than usual with most people out at the Dream Stream looking for their trophy.  There are a few lake fish in the Dream Stream section right now.  That being said, there is also A LOT of empty water.  Runs that typically hold fish may have one or even no fish at all.  The low water is really what is hurting the run this year. If you think like a fish its not difficult to figure out why.  If you are a large fish that spends most of its life in a 110 foot lake, why would you leave the safety of the lake to enter a river that completely exposes you.  The crowds are also contributing to the conditions at the Dream.  That being said, we are still picking up some great fish.  One of the photos below has been edited to keep the exact location somewhat of a mystery.   The end of March and into April should be an outstanding time period on the South Platte for big fish.

Addictive Angling Colorado will also have private water options this year that will help combat the crowds.  These are great ways to have a large section of river all to yourself!  So with Spring fishing picking up and summer booking up quickly as well, be sure to call and book your Colorado Fly Fishing Trip today! Please call 719-494-6480, email tere5643@gmail.com , or visit www.addictiveanglingcolorado.com for more details.

Spring Is Around the Corner: Take Advantage of our Spring Promotion!

With Spring and the annual run of Rainbows and Cutthroats into the Dream Stream, I have been fielding a fair number of questions regarding the migration.  First I will say that we are probably still a few weeks off from seeing a the majority of the fish moving out of the lake.  The low flows and cold overnight temps are adverse conditions to be certain.  That being said, with nicer weather ahead, don't be surprised if a few fish start to find their way into the system.  The river will get crowded as it always does, but book a trip to chase some monster lake run fish and learn to beat the crowds!

Addictive Angling Colorado is also offering a great spring promotion.  Visit our website and book your guided fly fishing trip or lesson for any 2015 date before March first and receive 15% off of your trip. Visit the link here for Colorado Fly Fishing Trips!

Below are some pictures of past Spring Trout from the Dream Stream

Colorado Fly Fishing Trip Report January 2015

Well I hope the winter months are treating everyone very well and that everyone had a great holiday season.  I have done a couple of guided trips this month with some good productivity.  The flows on the Dream Stream are fairly low, hovering around 60 cfs.  Cold weather snaps will freeze over the lower stretch and on warmer days open it back up.  That being said, it is a totally different year than we saw last Spring.  A year ago we were getting lake run fish, this year, the low water levels have the fish holding out.  Target the warmer sunny days in the middle and upper stretches with midge patterns.  There are some very nice fish to be had but making sure to hit the water on the best weather days has been key right now.  Visit www.addictiveanglingcolorado.com to book your Colorado Fly Fishing Trip for the upcoming season.  We are looking forward to a great season as snow pack levels are looking great.  Below are a few pictures of fish we have been getting this winter. 

Thank You for a Great Season

As I prepare to head to New York next week, the guiding season is coming to a close.  I want to thank everyone that I had the privilege of fishing with this year.  You all have made memories that I will never forget.  This fall was a great one.  While low water levels made conditions less than ideal, we found some amazing fish.  Below are some pictures from this past fall.  Thank you all again for a great season on the water!

Fall is around the Corner

As I write this report, the flows on the Dream Stream are at a low 80cfs.  To be accurate, fishing is tough at the low flows.  While there are a few lake fish in the system, they are very few and very far between.  There is already heavy angling pressure, especially on weekends.  I'll be holding on to a few pictures for another couple weeks of some lucky days on the water.  That being said, be prepared to walk...A LOT in order to find any adult fish (not just the lake run browns).  We are still at least a week or two away from seeing any type of respectable numbers of lake fish in the system.   An increase in flow could really help the cause.  I have been fielding a lot of emails and phone calls recently about October bookings.  If you are interested in finding some of these big lake fish this fall please email me at tere5643@gmail.com or give me a call at 719-494-6480, as days will really start to fill in.  Below are all pictures of years past (not from this year!) and what we are looking forward to this fall. 

Looking Ahead to Fall

Over the past month or so, fishing on the South Platte River has been great.  We have gotten some absolute amazing fish and hatches of Tricos, PMDs, Caddis, and Sallies have been prevalent.  Flows coming into August are well above normal.  As we get into August, we will begin to see the slowing of hatches and morning will present the best opportunities to get into fish.  Looking ahead, it is time to start thinking about booking a trip to chase the large migratory Brown Trout and Kokanee salmon that come into the river for their annual spawning migration.  We target Brown Trout that will range anywhere from 5 to 15 pounds and Kokanee that will go anywhere from 16 to 26 inches and weigh up to 6 pounds.  If you have never caught a Kokanee Salmon, you have yet to feel some of the strongest fish in the Rockies.  To book one of these trips feel free to email me at tere5643@gmail.com or give me a call at 719-494-6480.  Trips should fill up fairly fast so the sooner you call the better chance I have to try and get you on some of these giants.  Keeping the spawning fish in mind, it is important to remember to steer clear of trout on spawning beds.  These beds will be tear dropped shaped clearings in shallow cobblestone riffles.  As ALL of the Browns on the South Platte are completely naturally reproducing, we want to make sure these fish are safe and can ensure the next generation will be just as strong as the current fish in our rivers.  So if you see someone fishing to fish on beds, kindly educate them to not fish to them and the importance of why we don't fish to them.  Below are some pictures from recent trips.

Independence Day Fly Fishing

Today is July 4th and the anniversary of our great nation's declaration to become a sovereign state.  It is important that today we take time to thank those that risk their lives every day to keep this country safe and free.  Fly fishing has been great on the South Platte River, here in Colorado.  Higher water has kept fish actively feeding and happy.  We are seeing hatches of Midges, Caddis, Yellow Sallies, PMDs, and even some Tricos today.  Many of the fish caught below were caught on Dry Flies, and although nymphing has been the most productive means of turning fish, these large trout are starting to look up more and more.  July is filling up fast and I am already getting calls for August and even October to chase giant migratory Brown Trout.  If you are interested in booking a trip to fine tune your fly fishing skills, a fly fishing lesson, or just want to learn more about fishing the South Platte, give me a call at 719-494-6480, or email me at tere5643@gmail.com.  Below are some fish from recent trips.