Fly Fishing at Clear Creek, Colorado
Rating: 4/5
Current River Conditions
Sun Dec 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT-0700 (Mountain Standard Time)
The Creek has thawed out and is almost completely fishable right now. There will obviously be some ice on the edges higher up towards Idaho Springs, but the entirety of the canyon is open. Take advantage of the warm winter and catch some fish close to home while you don't need the shovels out!
Dry Flies:
- Hi-Viz Parachute Midge
- KK's Henneberry
- Griffith's Gnat
- Bucky's Midge Cluster
- Morgan's Para-Midge
- Birchell's Hatch Midge
- Hi-Viz Micro Chubby
- I Can See It Midge
- Jake's Gulp Beetle
Nymphs:
- Jig Lightning Bug
- Jig Hare's Ear
- Jig Duracell
- Massacre Midge
- Boroff's Foamie Homie
- Juan's Flashy Money Midge
- Boroff's Barbless Gooey Midge Pupa
- Black Beauty
- Otter's Soft Milking Egg
