Walden Areaon North Platte River (North Park)
What's working on North Platte River
- 01October Caddis and Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching.
- 02Tricos are a significant food source, especially morning spinner falls.
- 03Terrestrial activity (hoppers, beetles) is still present along banks.
- 04Midges and various nymphs remain active subsurface.
- 05Fish are concentrated in deeper pools and runs due to low flows.
- 06Larger brown trout are becoming territorial in shallower riffles.
What to tie on at Walden Area
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Yellow Sally
Yellow Sally stoneflies are abundant along freestone streams in summer, drawing aggressive strikes, and are explicitly noted in recent reports.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
Actively hatching as per recent intelligence signals and seasonal knowledge, providing a substantial food source for opportunistic trout.
Buy at AmazonPMD
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching on the North Platte River, and lower flows typically lead to selective feeding on these prevalent mayflies.
Chubby Chernobyl
Imitates larger terrestrials like grasshoppers that are actively on the water in summer, drawing aggressive strikes during early and late fishing windows.
Trico Spinner
Mimics the active Trico hatches occurring this month, targeting rising fish in slower water, especially early and late in the day.
Buy at AmazonElk Hair Caddis
Imitates the active caddis hatches mentioned in current reports, a staple food source in freestone rivers during summer.
Buy at AmazonSchroeder’s Parachute Hopper
Terrestrials like hoppers are still active along banks in early fall, providing a substantial food source for opportunistic trout, as supported by recent intelligence.
Beetle
Terrestrial beetles are still active and falling into the water, attracting trout looking for surface food, as indicated by recent intelligence.
Mahogany Dun
Mahogany Duns are starting to hatch in late summer and fall, offering dry fly opportunities for selective feeders, as mentioned in recent intelligence and seasonal knowledge.
Buy at AmazonColorado season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.