Blue River — hatch chart + live conditions
Gold Medal tailwater below Dillon Reservoir in Silverthorne. Heavily fished but holds large fish. Midge and BWO dominant in winter/spring; PMD and caddis in summer. Artificial-only in Gold Medal section.
Top 3 dry flies for June
12-month hatch chart
| Month | blue wing olive | caddis | green drake | midge | october caddis | pale morning dun | terrestrial | trico |
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| June · now | ● | ● | ● | |||||
| July | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| August | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
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Frequently asked
What are the best months to fish the Blue River?
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What flies hatch on the Blue River in June?
Active hatches this month: pale morning dun, caddis, green drake.
What species are in the Blue River?
Primary: rainbow trout, brown trout. Gold Medal tailwater below Dillon Reservoir in Silverthorne. Heavily fished but holds large fish. Midge and BWO dominant in winter/spring; PMD and caddis in summer. Artificial-only in Gold Medal section.
Are there special fishing regulations on the Blue River?
No special-regulation section is listed here — standard Colorado trout regulations apply. Check CO CPW before fishing.
How do I check live water conditions on the Blue River?
The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 09058000). It refreshes hourly.
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