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Weather
Current Conditions:
Fair, 83 F
Forecast:
Fri - Isolated Thunderstorms. High: 89 Low: 63
Sat - Isolated Thunderstorms. High: 91 Low: 64
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Anglers who fish the Yampa River
Hatch chart
The results show the insects that will be hatching on or around the Yampa River. Please keep in mind that regardless of the specific hatch chart displayed, anglers should be equipped with all the flies listed. Hatch times fluctuate based on water temps.
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Baetis
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16,18,20,22,24
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April 1 to May 30
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Midge
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16,18,20,22,24
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April 1 to November 30
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Baetis
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16,18,20,22,24
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August 15 to October 15
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Stonefly
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6,8,10
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June 1 to August 15
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Terrestrials
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14,16,18,20
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June 15 to August 15
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Pale Morning Dun
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16,18,20,22
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June 15 to August 30
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Red Quill
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14,16
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June 15 to July 15
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Caddis
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10,12,14,16,18,20
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June 15 to September 15
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Streamers
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2,4,6,8,10
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May 10 to November 15
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Trip reports
1 - EXCELLENT on 07/20/2009
Dry fly action all day! Although the fish were also biting many nymphs, they were biting dries throughout the day, so thats what I chose to use.
(07/20/2009 at 10:32 PM by adamreder)
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1 - EXCELLENT on 07/17/2009
Nymph fishing the early morning is the way to go. Try fishing a double nymph rig with a large attractor pattern in front and small mayfly and midge patterns behind. The hot fly today was a size 20 black RS2. We also had success on Caddis dry flies in the morning!! The afternoons are starting to really heat up with caddis hatches, and the lunkers under the bridge are taking caddis dries aggressively.
(07/17/2009 at 07:29 PM by adamreder)
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3 - FAIR on 06/29/2009
The fishing has picked up a little bit. I noticed a few fish rising to some caddis and mayflies, and had some luck using a elk hair caddis dry fly. The only success I had with dry flies was sight fishing for the very few rising fish in the river. Nymphing was also a bit slow, but caught some on a San Juan worm and caddis nymph rig.
(06/29/2009 at 09:14 PM by adamreder)
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4 - POOR on 06/15/2009
The river is still flowing high for the middle of June. The gates to get to the SWA are still closed as of today, so be prepared for the hike. The fishing was slow and the trout were only eager to bite a few streamers. I recommend fishing the early morning because of the daily afternoon thunderstorms.
(06/15/2009 at 07:22 PM by adamreder)
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1 - EXCELLENT on 01/18/2009
Fishing was excellent in the afternoon slow in the morning due to ice jams. Water clarity was the best i have seen in the last couple of years
(01/18/2009 at 10:35 PM by flyfisher23)
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3 - FAIR on 01/16/2009
Fishing has been slow in the morning due to ice. Later on in the day i have seen the fish a little more active due to the warmer temps.
(01/16/2009 at 08:13 PM by flyfisher23)
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2 - GOOD on 10/29/2008
Great streamer fishing with good dry fly fishing during BWO hatches.
(10/29/2008 at 11:59 AM by rwt13@yahoo.com)
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3 - FAIR on 08/08/2008
Heavy inconsistent wind, bugs BAD!, bank fishing is horrible with mosquitoes and deerflies, fewer fish than years past. D.O.W., C.S.U & U.S.F&W. bioligists have taken ther toll this year. High water for an extended period allowed them to remove more fish than ever this year.
(08/08/2008 at 02:04 PM by ZukesDad)
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1 - EXCELLENT on 08/02/2008
Awsome dry fly fishing during morning and evening. Caddis emergers working great throughout the day.
(08/02/2008 at 11:59 AM by adamreder)
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2 - GOOD on 03/26/2008
Fishing has been good through Mid-morning. Run-off has been minimal so far. That could quickly change with a few warm days.
(12/30/2008 at 03:19 PM by Stevez)
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Descriptions
1. The Yampa River originates high above the northwest Colorado town of
Yampa. There are diverse fly fishing opportunities along the 150 miles of
river as it flows west into the Green River. The stretch from Stillwater
Reservoir to Yampa has tailwaters, meadow sections, and tumbling freestone
waters that offer the fly angler a good chance at a grand slam.
(06/12/2008 at 11:29 PM by aidema)
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Posted By: dave spooner
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 05/16/2010
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Posted By: Generation Fly
Caught with: Elk Hair Caddis
Fly size: 16
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 03/31/2010
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Posted By: Generation Fly
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 03/31/2010
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Posted By: Generation Fly
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 03/31/2010
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Posted By: brian jarrell
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 01/18/2010
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Posted By: brian jarrell
Caught with: double bunny
Fly size: 8
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 12/31/2009
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comment: "red stripe "
Caught with: sculpin
Fly size: 2
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 12/17/2009
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comment: "starting day gulf trout tournament "
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 12/17/2009
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Posted By: brian jarrell
Caught with: hopper
Fly size: 8
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 12/06/2009
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Posted By: brian jarrell
Caught with: barrs emerger
Fly size: 20
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 12/06/2009
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comment: "Down Town Steamboat Springs Colorado< "
Caught with: JED BUG
Fly size: 16
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 12/03/2009
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comment: "fall fishing "
Caught with: zonker
Fly size: 4
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 12/03/2009
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comment: "fall fishing "
Caught with: zonker
Fly size: 4
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 12/03/2009
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comment: "northern pike- yampa river steamboat springs colorado. good day"
Caught with: big yellow
Fly size: 2
Inches: 28
Pounds: 2
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 10/31/2009
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comment: "yampa river "
Caught with: the wish
Fly size: 14
Inches: 28
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 10/24/2009
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comment: "Nice 25" Rainbow from the Yampa River outside of Steamboat Springs"
Caught with: #16 Dark Hendrickson
Fly size: 16
Inches: 25
Pounds: 4
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 10/21/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comment: "This 25.5 inch rainbow taken on the Yampa River confirmed that Colorado rainbows aren't afraid of a 10mm bead"
Caught with: 10mm Bead
Inches: 25
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 04/16/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comment: "Big ol' brown taken at the Stagecoach Tailwaters on the Yampa River"
Caught with: Barr Emerger
Fly size: 22
Inches: 20
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 04/16/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comment: "Nice bow taken from some private water on the Yampa River"
Caught with: Shadowfax Streamer
Fly size: 6
Inches: 23
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 04/16/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comment: "Big pike taken out of some private water on the Yampa River"
Caught with: Black Meat Whistle
Fly size: 2
Inches: 31
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 04/12/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comment: "Private water on the Yampa River. The most amazing stretch of river in CO! "
Caught with: Olive Scud
Fly size: 14
Inches: 22
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 04/12/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comment: "Nice brown taken at the Stagecoach Tailwaters on the Yampa River."
Caught with: Red San Juan Worm
Fly size: 16
Inches: 21
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 04/12/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comment: "Monster bow where the Yampa River enters Stagecoach Reservoir. Small water with big and aggressive fish."
Caught with: The Dream Streamer
Inches: 24
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 04/12/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comment: "Stagecoach Tailwaters on the Yampa River. "
Caught with: Brassie
Fly size: 24
Inches: 22
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 04/12/2009
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Posted By: Patrick Dodge
Comment: "Catamount Tailwater"
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 03/15/2009
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Posted By: Steve Zamora
Comment: "Yampa River Springtime"
Caught with: Yellow Stimulator
Fly size: 14
Inches: 14
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 02/19/2009
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Posted By: nick williams
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 12/20/2008
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Posted By: PK Kopischke
Comment: "Another nice sammy in hand!"
Date caught: 08 - 02 - 2008
Caught with: Chartreuse Dahlberg
Fly size: 2
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 10/06/2008
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Posted By: PK Kopischke
Comment: "Hooked up with a big smallie in a deep rock pool."
Date caught: 08 - 01 - 2008
Caught with: Whitlocks Near 'nuff Craw
Fly size: 2
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 10/06/2008
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Posted By: Adam Reder
Date caught: 07 - 30 - 2008
Caught with: Elk Hair Caddis
Fly size: 18
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 10/06/2008
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Posted By: Adam Reder
Date caught: 07 - 30 - 2008
Caught with: Elk Hair Caddis
Fly size: 18
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 10/06/2008
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Posted By: theo anest
Date caught: 06 - -
Caught with: lefty's Deceiver
Inches: 41
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 10/10/2008
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Posted By: theo anest
Date caught: 06 - 07 -
Caught with: Theo's F-16 Emerger
Fly size: 22
Inches: 24
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 10/10/2008
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Posted By: theo anest
Date caught: 06 - 05 -
Caught with: Black Zuddler
Fly size: 2
Inches: 22
Water: Yampa River, Colorado
Picture added: 10/10/2008
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Comments
"The Yampa has been pretty good at the Tail Water, but too crowded. Through town runoff has gotten serious. This will continue at least till June. Meanwhile the tributaries will be the best bet or "Ice off" at some of the lakes. SFZ"
(04/25/2010 at 02:21 PM by Stevez)
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"Flows are finally coming down and the fishing has greatly improved. It is now July 11th and conditions will continue to improve. Yellow Sallies in the A.M. have been productive. Go deeper as the day wears on."
(04/25/2010 at 02:21 PM by Stevez)
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