Welcome to your April 30th, 2025 fly fishing conditions update for Colorado. Today we break down the rivers that are peaking, the flies that are producing, and exactly when and where to fish for the best shot at rising trout and tight lines.

We pull insights straight from the River Whisper Report, with updated flow rates, hatch trends, and fresh tactical adjustments you’ll want to make before hitting the water.

Today’s Top Rivers Include:

• Arkansas River near Salida — Caddis activity is building fast. Flows are ideal, clarity is strong, and dry-dropper rigs are lighting up.

• South Platte at Deckers — BWOs are showing with consistency. Midges still dominate the early game. Technical drifts and tiny flies win here.

• Gunnison River below Almont — Midday BWOs are pushing fish into the shallows. Streamers still move bigger fish post-hatch.

• Clear Creek — A sleeper option near Denver. Great pocket water and dry-dropper action between 11am and 2pm.

• Bear Creek — Low and clear. Best for stealth fishing and fly tuning. Afternoon sun can trigger surface eats.

Hot Flies for April 30:

• Sparkle Dun (BWO) #20

• RS2 (Gray) #20

• Elk Hair Caddis #16

• Juju Baetis #18

• CDC Midge #22

• Soft Hackle Hare’s Ear #16

• Thin Mint Streamer #8

You’ll Hear:

• How weather and water temps are shifting fishing windows

• New tactics for pressured rivers like Deckers

• Where to focus this week if you're planning a weekend trip

• How to adapt on the fly when rivers warm up faster than expected

• Fly fishing insights specific to Colorado’s Front Range and Western Slope

Whether you’ve got a few hours to fish this morning or you’re mapping out a weekend trip, this episode gets you dialed. Think of it as your on-the-go fishing report—less fluff, more trout.

🎣 To get daily real-time hatch charts, river flows, and fly recommendations, download the River Whisper App at risebeyondflyfishing.com/river-whisper

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.

Looking for the best fly fishing in Colorado today? We've got you covered. In this episode, we break down the hottest rivers to fish right now (April 28, 2025), with updated flow rates, current water clarity, and the exact flies you need to pack to have an epic day on the water.

We cover top rivers like:

• The Arkansas River near Salida (starting to see early caddis and fantastic flows for spring nymphing and dry fly action)

• The South Platte River at Deckers (clear water, perfect flows, and midges and BWOs hatching thick)

• The Gunnison River below Almont (Baetis mayhem happening midday, streamer eats possible too)

• Clear Creek west of Golden (near-perfect flows, easy access for Denver anglers)

• Bear Creek near Morrison (tight, technical, and producing for those willing to work the banks)

Hot Flies for Today:

• Griffith’s Gnat #20–22

• Juju Baetis #18

• Elk Hair Caddis #16

• RS2 Emergers #20

• Jigged Pheasant Tails #16

• Slumpbuster Streamers #8…and a few other sneaky patterns you'll want if flows or weather shift midday.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Where the flows are ideal and what rivers are blowing out

• How to adjust your fly selection based on afternoon vs morning conditions

• Why warmer days this week will turn rivers like the Arkansas and Gunnison into dry fly playgrounds

• Specific reach-by-reach notes (not just vague river names — real spots, real insights)

• Pro tips for fishing near Denver today if you’re short on time

Plus:
We’ll share why now is a critical time to fish before full runoff chaos hits Colorado rivers, and how the River Whisper App can give you real-time updates as conditions evolve throughout the day and week.

Need more fly fishing info for Colorado?
Check out more real-time river reports, hatch charts, hot flies, and fishing tips at RiseBeyondFlyFishing.com.

🎣 Whether you're chasing browns, rainbows, or just an afternoon away from the desk, this episode will have you dialed in on the best fly fishing Colorado has to offer right now.