Looking for the best fly fishing in Colorado today? We've got you covered. In this episode, we break down the hottest rivers to fish right now (April 28, 2025), with updated flow rates, current water clarity, and the exact flies you need to pack to have an epic day on the water.

We cover top rivers like:

• The Arkansas River near Salida (starting to see early caddis and fantastic flows for spring nymphing and dry fly action)

• The South Platte River at Deckers (clear water, perfect flows, and midges and BWOs hatching thick)

• The Gunnison River below Almont (Baetis mayhem happening midday, streamer eats possible too)

• Clear Creek west of Golden (near-perfect flows, easy access for Denver anglers)

• Bear Creek near Morrison (tight, technical, and producing for those willing to work the banks)

Hot Flies for Today:

• Griffith’s Gnat #20–22

• Juju Baetis #18

• Elk Hair Caddis #16

• RS2 Emergers #20

• Jigged Pheasant Tails #16

• Slumpbuster Streamers #8…and a few other sneaky patterns you'll want if flows or weather shift midday.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Where the flows are ideal and what rivers are blowing out

• How to adjust your fly selection based on afternoon vs morning conditions

• Why warmer days this week will turn rivers like the Arkansas and Gunnison into dry fly playgrounds

• Specific reach-by-reach notes (not just vague river names — real spots, real insights)

• Pro tips for fishing near Denver today if you’re short on time

Plus:
We’ll share why now is a critical time to fish before full runoff chaos hits Colorado rivers, and how the River Whisper App can give you real-time updates as conditions evolve throughout the day and week.

Need more fly fishing info for Colorado?
Check out more real-time river reports, hatch charts, hot flies, and fishing tips at RiseBeyondFlyFishing.com.

🎣 Whether you're chasing browns, rainbows, or just an afternoon away from the desk, this episode will have you dialed in on the best fly fishing Colorado has to offer right now.