Rocky Mountain National Park Fishing Report
Latest Update: 8/24/2025
Current Streamflow: 18 cfs @ Moraine Park, 51 cfs @ Above Lake Estes
Fishing in the park has been asbolutely lights out recently. With summer flows in the creeks and alpine fish taking advantage of summer feeding season, NOW is the time to be in the park experiencing all that is has to offer. Book your trip today!
Flows are slowly coming down, and it is super clear. Single dry flies like ants and midges can produce, but it is time to get into your 5 and 6x tippet material.
Small dry dropper rigs with midge and caddis patterns have been finding lots of fish, small hoppers are also a great option in the park.
Come by and get the inside scoop on accessing the park while they use their timed entry system! Stay safe and happy fishing!
RMNP Recommended Flies
RMNP Dry Flies
These are our current favorites while out on the water—fully up to date with the latest hatches and the must-have bugs that are working right now.
RMNP Nymphs
These are our current favorites while out on the water—fully up to date with the latest hatches and the must-have bugs that are working right now.
RMNP Streamers
These are our current favorites while out on the water—fully up to date with the latest hatches and the must-have bugs that are working right now.
Fly Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park
Welcome to one of the most beautiful and rewarding destinations in the country to cast a fly: Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Here, the art of fly fishing meets the beauty of high peaks, winding rivers, and alpine solitude.
Top 5 Places to Fish in Rocky Mountain National Park
Few places in Colorado offer the scenic diversity found within Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). Anglers can spend the morning casting dry flies on gentle meadow streams and the afternoon hiking to alpine lakes brimming with native fish.
Top Fly Patterns for Rocky Mountain National Park
When it comes to fly fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park, success often comes down to the flies you carry. With over 150 miles of fishable streams and dozens of alpine lakes, RMNP offers an incredible variety of waters—and an equally diverse selection of hatches and food sources for trout.
Rocky Mountain National Park is starting to heat up and come into its prime! Keep this place on your list for the summer! If you have any questions about guide trips please contact us at 970-498-8968 or click here to book your trip now.