What flies are working right now in Estes Park? What’s the fishing report?

Fly Fish Estes Park publishes a regularly updated Fishing Report on their website covering river conditions, fly patterns, and location-specific tactics. Current conditions show good fishing with low, clear flows and tailwater stretches below Lake Estes are most reliable.

Top fly patterns (current): Zebra Midge #20–24, Black Beauty #20–24, RS2 #20–24, Pheasant Tail #18–22, and BWO Emergers.

Tactical tips: Fish 10am–3pm during peak midday warming. Use small flies (#20–24), light tippet (5x–6x), and slow clean drifts. Blue-Winged Olive activity is building as spring progresses into summer.

◆ Best: 10am–3pm   ◆ Tippet: 5x–6x   ◆ Report updated regularly