Fly fishing · · Basalt / Ruedi · Gold Medal Tailwater

Fryingpan River — hatch chart + live conditions

World-class Gold Medal tailwater below Ruedi Reservoir near Basalt. Massive midge and PMD hatches. Monster rainbows in clear, gin-clear water. One of Colorado's most technical rivers.

Current conditions: Checking USGS… USGS site 09080600

Top 3 dry flies for June

1
Elk Hair Caddis fly pattern
Size 12-16 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
2
Stimulator fly pattern
Size 10-14 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
3
Green Drake / Coffin Fly fly pattern
Size 8-12 · dry
Matches active hatch: green drake.

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12-month hatch chart

Month blue wing olivecaddisgreen drakemidgeoctober caddispale morning dunterrestrialtrico
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Frequently asked

What are the best months to fish the Fryingpan River?

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

What flies hatch on the Fryingpan River in June?

Active hatches this month: pale morning dun, caddis, green drake.

What species are in the Fryingpan River?

Primary: rainbow trout, brown trout. World-class Gold Medal tailwater below Ruedi Reservoir near Basalt. Massive midge and PMD hatches. Monster rainbows in clear, gin-clear water. One of Colorado's most technical rivers.

Are there special fishing regulations on the Fryingpan 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 Fryingpan River?

The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 09080600). It refreshes hourly.

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