Olive, Black, The reservoirs have been open for about a month and they are fishing exceptional right now. By Tom Caprio April 4, 2016 Colorado Fly Fishing. If you are heading to the Dream Stream, be prepared for heavy crowds. #20-24, Midge Biot, Wind has picked up in the late afternoons, and the fishing slows down a bit. #20-22, Mayer's Mini Leach, BWOs … Instagram, Angler's Covey Black, Gray, #20-24, San Juan Worm, Current fly fishing reports and conditions for Spinney Reservoir in Colorado! #16-20, Bead Head Pheasant Tail, SOUTH PLATTE BASIN Fishing Report View Report, Sign Up For the Latest News, Sales And Deals, © 2020 Trouts Fly Fishing. #20-24, RS2s, #10-14, Tungston Mayfly, Winter fly fishing on Colorado tailwaters can be outstanding and The Dream Stream is no exception. Some Kokanee Salmon have been moving up from the Reservoir over the past few weeks. Warmer temperatures mean an increase in terrestrial activity. #20-24, Foam Caddis, Just remember to up your tippet size (4x to start) as the takes can be aggressive. Black, Quill, The Rainbows are moving up the river from 11 Mile Reservoir and we are seeing some great early spring fishing. Olive, Orange, Here are some of our recommended patterns. White, Streamers are also a favorite pattern of ours this time of year and can be especially productive in the early mornings and late afternoons. #20-22, Mercers Poxyback PMD, #20-22, Copper John, You can also park at Spinney and work up from the inlet. Morning and evening dry fly fishing is still excellent with Tricos and Caddis hatching pretty prolifically. The afternoons have seen light (tan/yellow) color caddis and PMDs in the 16-18 range and tiny Tricos in 22-26s. Black, Rust, Olive, Chartreuse, Tan, Royal, Yellow, Parking is found along County Rd. #14-22, RS2s, Flows have remained at a fairly consistent level, currently at 128 cfs. #16-18, Big Macs, Not much has changed in terms of the fly selection, with midges and Baetis dries and emergers being the most effective. Below are some of our favorite patterns to use right now: Water levels at the Dream Stream have benefitted by a recent (and much needed) bump in flows and the current flow is at 114 c.f.s. Rating 1/5. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water! The water is clear, cold, and highly oxygenated. Because of this, the river below Cheesman Reservoir, Deckers and Cheesman Canyon, are both experience very low flows. SOUTH PLATTE BASIN Fishing Report View Report. which is slightly below average for this time of year. What’s the Fishing Like at the Spinney Mountain Ranch Dream Stream in Colorado? Tan, Olive, #20-24, TB Yellow Sally Nymph, #20-22, Clear-Wing Trico Spinner, 1/5. #20-22, RS2s, Low flows and warm water lead to a reduced amount of dissolved oxygen available to the fish. Offering a mix of fishing opportunities from famed Gold Medal waters to High Country streams and lakes, this area will surely please any angler. White, South Platte River – Above Spinney Reservoir, The South Platte River above Spinney Reservoir, Turn left onto Spinney Mountain Access Rd, Continue straight to stay on Spinney Mountain Access Rd. With the lower flows and strong sun during the day the temperatures are still a bit on the warm side. This has the fish spread out throughout the entire river. The Dream Stream has fished well recently, despite some recent cold weather. If you see a splash tight to the bank, try a hopper or caddis. The fish have been actively feeding on midges for most of the day. We suggest you use an attractor top fly trailed by a smaller midge pattern, size #22-24, and use fluorocarbon tippet. When nymphing, precise presentations are required. It is mid August and the warmer days are slowing the fishing down during the middle of the day. South Platte River "The Dream Stream" This is a two-mile section of Gold Medal River between Spinney and Eleven-Mile reservoirs. Winter fishing has definitely arrived on the South Platte. #10-14, Barr's PMD Emerger, If you witness any bad behavior or suspicious/illegal activity please call Colorado Parks & Wildlife at (719) 748-3401. NOTES: The s tate park is not yet open. Yellow/Brown, #8-14, Eggs, The flows have dropped dramatically in the past 48 hours and are currently at 134 c.f.s. Flowrate above Elevenmile Reservoir: 67.6 cfs. #18-22, Winter Baetis, Rising temperatures slow down the catch rate during the mid day hours, but the fishing during the early mornings and late evening has been great along the Dream Stream with several hatches occurring simultaneously. Don't be afraid to put on a streamer or leech pattern and see what happens! Black, Olive, This section is the headwaters of the famed South Platte River. Green, Olive, Here are some of our favorite patterns to use right now. Try a hopper dropper rig leading with an Amy's Ant and a zebra Copper John as your dropper. Also, keep an eye out for fish feeding on adult midges along the bank. Purple, Black, Surface activity has been plentiful on non-windy days. The fish will be found in the deeper pools close to the river bottom. #22-24, Meat Whistles, Slow and small is the name of the game in this cold weather. The Dream Stream has fished well recently, despite a drop in flows from two weeks ago.

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