Fly Fishing at Bear Creek, Colorado
Rating: 2/5
Current River Conditions
Mon Jan 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time)
Bear Creek is still fishable, but flows are extremely low. Ultra lightweight nymph rigs with midges is going to be the most productive way to fish right now. That said, if you're trying to stay close to home, we recommend fish Waterton Canyon.
Dry Flies:
- Bucky's Midge Cluster
- Carlson's Purple Haze
- Elk Hair Caddis
- Hi-Viz Micro Chubby
- Jake's All Season Caddis
- Silverman's Crystal Stimulator
Nymphs:
- Zebra Midge
- Perdigon
- Juan's Jig UV Kryptonite Caddis
- Barbless Jig Duracell
- Kreuger's Tungsten Poudre Pupa