Looking for a dialed-in fly fishing report for Waterton Canyon? This episode breaks down the April 2025 conditions on one of the most technical and rewarding stretches of the South Platte River, just outside of Denver, Colorado.

We cover:

• Flow conditions (currently 45–60 CFS)

• Water clarity and temperature trends

• The best times of day to fish in April

• Current Blue Winged Olive hatch windows

• What flies to use (like RS2s, Zebra Midges, and Mini Leeches)

• The best access points from the trailhead to Mile 5

• A quick gear breakdown for success (leader length, tippet, and more)

Whether you're heading out solo or want to prep before guiding a buddy, this episode gives you everything you need to succeed on one of the South Platte’s clearest and most technical tailwaters.

Plus:

• When to bike in vs hike in

• How Waterton stacks up against Deckers and Cheesman Canyon

• Why stealth fishing is critical and how to do it

This is part of our weekly series of Colorado fly fishing reports built for the modern angler — paired with gear tips and real-time strategies from Rise Beyond Fly Fishing.

🎧 Hit play. Tight lines. Trout await.

Looking for a dialed-in fly fishing report for Waterton Canyon? This episode breaks down the April 2025 conditions on one of the most technical and rewarding stretches of the South Platte River, just outside of Denver, Colorado.

We cover:

• Flow conditions (currently 45–60 CFS)

• Water clarity and temperature trends

• The best times of day to fish in April

• Current Blue Winged Olive hatch windows

• What flies to use (like RS2s, Zebra Midges, and Mini Leeches)

• The best access points from the trailhead to Mile 5

• A quick gear breakdown for success (leader length, tippet, and more)

Whether you're heading out solo or want to prep before guiding a buddy, this episode gives you everything you need to succeed on one of the South Platte’s clearest and most technical tailwaters.

Plus:

• When to bike in vs hike in

• How Waterton stacks up against Deckers and Cheesman Canyon

• Why stealth fishing is critical and how to do it

This is part of our weekly series of Colorado fly fishing reports built for the modern angler — paired with gear tips and real-time strategies from Rise Beyond Fly Fishing.

🎧 Hit play. Tight lines. Trout await.