Best Fly Fishing Near Denver This Weekend: Top Spots, Hatch Intel, and Flies That Work

Planning to fish this weekend but don’t want to waste time guessing where to go or what to throw? We’ve got you covered. In this episode of the Rise Beyond Fly Fishing podcast, we break down the top 5 places to fly fish within an hour of Denver right now—each with up-to-date conditions, detailed hatch charts, and dialed-in fly picks.

From canyon seams to tailwater trophy zones, we walk through exactly what’s fishing hot this week:

• Clear Creek: Hopper-dropper heaven through Golden and beyond Tunnel 1. Fish it tight to structure with Elk Hair Caddis, Prince Nymphs, and Golden Stonefly patterns.

• Bear Creek: A small-stream gem just outside Morrison. Active browns are rising to Parachute Adams and midges in the morning. Tight water, big rewards.

• Waterton Canyon: South Platte tailwater magic close to town. Think RS2s, Zebra Midges, and a bike ride to less-pressured pools.

• South Boulder Creek: Cold, clear, and productive. Caddis and BWOs are in play. CDC dry flies and soft presentations are key.

• Dream Stream / Eleven Mile: Big fish. Small flies. Trico spinner falls, foam hoppers, and streamer grabs are all in play depending on time of day and wind.

We’ll also cover:

• This weekend’s best fishing times for each spot

• Pro-level insights on when to fish dries, nymphs, or streamers

• Exact fly patterns and sizes you should be tying on

• How to dodge crowds and maximize success on pressured water

• Bonus tips on flow reports, licenses, and gear

This is more than a fishing report—it’s a weekend mission briefing for anglers who want results without guesswork.

So whether you’ve got a few hours before dinner or you’re planning a full-day road trip, this episode will help you fish smarter and land more trout.

Brought to you by Rise Beyond Fly Fishing – Your source for Colorado river reports, hatches, gear tips, and the best damn flies west of the Divide.

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