Carbondale Accesson Roaring Fork River
River flow last 30 days
Moderate flows at 391 cfs under clear skies
- 01Moderate flows at 391 cfs under clear skies.
- 02Consistent midge activity and intermittent BWO emergences.
- 03Opportunistic Whitefish keying into egg patterns.
- 04Focus on deeper holding pools and runs in upper and middle Fork sections.
- 05Technical fishing with light tippet and natural drifts is key.
What to tie on at Carbondale Access
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Mother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is in full swing on the Roaring Fork River, making this a crucial dry fly imitation for adult caddis.
Parachute BWO
With consistent BWO hatches, especially when fish are keying on emerging adults in softer water, the Parachute BWO is a highly effective dry fly.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Elk Hair Caddis
Consistent caddis activity in late spring makes the Elk Hair Caddis a reliable choice for rising trout on the Roaring Fork.
Buy at AmazonSoft Hackle Wet (Partridge & Orange)
Caddis pupae are actively emerging in spring; swinging this pattern through current seams is highly effective for trout targeting ascending insects.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph for early spring, mimicking various active mayfly nymphs that are present year-round and particularly as BWOs begin to emerge.
San Juan Worm
Current high flows on the Roaring Fork River will dislodge aquatic worms from the substrate, making the San Juan Worm an excellent and highly visible subsurface offering.
Buy at AmazonBeetle
Terrestrial beetles are often dislodged from streamside vegetation during summer. This foam pattern is highly effective for Whitefish looking for surface food near shaded banks.
Trico Spinner
Late summer mornings on slow spring-like sections and tailwaters can see active Trico spinner falls, targeting rising Whitefish.
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What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Local flies, current advice and guided trips.