Streams:

The streams in Rocky Mountain National Park have started to see consistently good flows, causing the bugs to wake up throughout the park. The most prolific hatches recently have been caddis and a variety of mayfly species. Dry-dropper rigs have been among the most consistent setups lately, with small stonefly or terrestrial patterns paired with a small caddis or mayfly nymph. Fishing single dry flies later in the day, when the bugs begin to hatch, has also been an effective approach.

Lakes:

Many of the lakes throughout the park are now ice-free and have been fishing well. Subsurface presentations have been the most productive approach, with leeches and chironomids working well under an indicator. Slowly stripping small leech patterns has also been a great tactic. The dry fly and terrestrial game will continue to heat up as summer progresses, with ants and beetles being excellent choices when fishing dries on these lakes.

Rocky Mountain National Park is an entirely barbless fishery, so please use barbless hooks or pinch the barbs on standard hooks before fishing.

If you have any questions about the park or would like to book a guided trip in Rocky Mountain National Park, please give either shop a call.