Best Fly Fishing Near Denver – July 14 Report: Clear Creek, Deckers, Cheesman, and More Morning Gold

This week on the Rise Beyond Fly Fishing Podcast, we’re breaking down the best fly fishing near Denver for the week of July 14 — just in time for peak hopper-dropper season.

If you’ve got a rod, a few mornings free, and a craving for pocket water and rising trout, you’re in the right place.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Which rivers are hot and which are too warm to fish

• How to fish Deckers, Cheesman Canyon, Clear Creek, Bear Creek, and the Poudre

• Our top 3 flies for the week — and how to fish them right

• The one hatch you don’t want to miss

• What to avoid after 11:00 AM (hint: water temps and crowds)

We’ll also cover tactics for:

• Dry-dropper rigs in canyon freestones

• Nymphing slow seams in tailwaters

• When and how to skate a caddis on tight front range creeks

• Using 5x or 6x tippet depending on where you’re fishing

Whether you’re a Denver local sneaking out before work or a visitor looking for a quick mountain fix, this episode is your weekly cheat code for fly fishing success.

Subscribe now and listen every Monday for new reports, smarter tactics, and fresh river intel from across Colorad