It’s April 29th, 2025 — and if you’re chasing trout in Colorado today, this is your ultimate fly fishing briefing. We’re breaking down the top rivers fishing hot right now, including flow updates, hatch conditions, weather changes, and the exact flies you’ll want to tie on.

This week’s sunshine is pushing hatch windows earlier in the day, and flows remain perfect for dry-dropper setups and technical nymphing. We cover:

🎯 Today’s Top Fishing Spots:

• Arkansas River near Salida — caddis hatch is gaining steam, dry fly eats by noon

• Deckers on the South Platte — perfect flows, BWOs exploding late morning

• Gunnison River below Almont — streamer window opens, Baetis thick mid-day

• Clear Creek — near Denver and fishing strong before runoff

• Bear Creek — low, clear, technical water with wild brown trout sipping midges

🔥 Hot Flies You Need Today:

• Elk Hair Caddis #16

• Sparkle Dun #20

• Juju Baetis #18

• RS2 #20

• Thin Mint Streamer #8

• CDC Midge #22

💡 What You’ll Learn:

• What time to hit each river based on hatch activity and sunlight

• How water temps and clarity are shifting day-by-day

• Where to find the best trout water within an hour of Denver

• Our weekly “fly forecast” — what patterns are about to take over and why

• Tips on reading early spring flows and hatch behavior in real time

🎣 Want real-time reports and fly recs delivered daily? Check out the River Whisper App — Colorado’s smartest river conditions guide for anglers. Updated daily with flows, temps, hatches, and recommended flies for dozens of Colorado rivers and creeks.
👉 Download it or learn more at RiseBeyondFlyFishing.com

Whether you're planning a quick after-work trip or chasing trout all day, this episode gives you everything you need to fish smarter and land more fish across Colorado this week.