River Info

Colorado Fly Fishing River Info

Check out our comprehensive fly fishing river info for Colorado by selecting a river below. Choose an adventure that fits your preferences and send us a report when you get back!

Arkansas River

Fly Fishing Arkansas River Colorado

  • Stream Size: Large
  • Distance: 2 Hours From Denver
  • Fish Size: Medium – Large
  • Popularity: Medium
  • Techniques: Nymph, Dry, Streamer

Big Thompson River

Fly fishing big thompson river

  • Stream Size: Small
  • Distance: 1.5 Hours From Denver
  • Fish Size: Small-Medium
  • Popularity: Medium
  • Techniques: Dry, Nymph, Streamer

Blue River

fly fishing the blue river, colorado

  • Stream Size: Medium
  • Distance: 1 Hour From Denver
  • Fish Size: Medium – Large
  • Popularity: High
  • Techniques: Nymph, Dry, Streamer

Boulder Creek

Fly Fishing Boulder Creek

  • Stream Size: Small
  • Distance: 1/2 Hour From Denver
  • Fish Size: Small-Medium
  • Popularity: Low-Medium
  • Techniques: Dry, Nymph, Streamer

Clear Creek

Fly Fishing Clear Creek, Colorado

  • Stream Size: Small
  • Distance: 1/2 – 1 Hour From Denver
  • Fish Size: Small – Medium
  • Popularity: Low
  • Techniques: Dry, Nymph, Streamer

Colorado River

Fly Fishing Colorado River

  • Stream Size: Large
  • Distance: 2.5 Hours From Denver
  • Fish Size: Small – Large
  • Popularity: Medium – High
  • Techniques: Nymph, Dry, Streamer

Eagle River

Fly Fishing the Eagle River

  • Stream Size: Medium
  • Distance: 2.5 Hours From Denver
  • Fish Size: Small – Large
  • Popularity: Low – Medium
  • Techniques: Dry, Nymph, Streamer

Gunnison River

Fly Fishing the Gunnison River

  • Stream Size: Large
  • Distance: 3-4 Hours From Denver
  • Fish Size: Medium – Large
  • Popularity: Medium – High
  • Techniques: Nymph, Dry, Streamer

South Platte River

Fly Fishing the South Platte River

  • Stream Size: Large
  • Distance: 0 – 3 Hours From Denver
  • Fish Size: Medium – Large
  • Popularity: High
  • Techniques: Nymph, Dry, Streamer

Williams Fork Tailwater

Fly Fishing the Williams Fork Tailwater

  • Stream Size: Medium
  • Distance: 3 Hours From Denver
  • Fish Size: Medium
  • Popularity: Low – Medium
  • Techniques: Nymph, Dry, Streamer

Finally, Useful Fly Fishing Information!

Good information about the locations you are planning on fly fishing is crucial to your success on the river. The Catch and The Hatch has put together a list of river info on Colorado rivers to help you know everything you need to know about fly fishing, before you get out on the river.

  • General Information: Pictures and Videos to Acquaint You With The River
  • Access Points: River Info on Google Maps for Easy Directions and Waypoints
  • Fish Species & Average Sizes: So You Know What You Can Catch
  • Top Fly Patterns: 10 Proven Patterns for That Specific River
  • Best Seasons & Times of Day to Fish: To Maximize Your Success
  • Local Guide and Shop Information: To Get Your Gear and Localized Help

We make the effort to be a one-stop resource for everything fly fishing in Colorado. We hope you come back here often and use us as a planning and research tool when you plan to go fly fishing in Colorado.