Copyright 2009 James Marsh
Fly Fishing St. Vrain Creek Colorado
What a beautiful creek. It offers everything a small
stream could possible offer. All four species of trout are
present in the stream. There are mostly brown and
rainbow trout in the lower sections but the higher
elevations hold plenty of brook trout and cutthroat trout.
The stream offers just about all the challenges a small
stream should offer. It has areas of tight cover and thick
streamside vegetation. You have to make very good
presentations in most cases. You have to pay attention
to what is hatching, and that isn't exactly easy because
multiple hatches are common.
The St. Vrain Creek has three main forks that form the
main stream. Colorado state highway #7 follows along
about ten miles of the South Fork of St. Vrain Creek.
There are many places you can park and fish along the
road. There is a trailhead for the South Fork located on
County Road 96 off highway #72. The trail will take you
back into the high country.
The Middle Fork can be accessed from a trailhead in
Peaceful Valley. The trail goes all the way to the
headwaters of the Middle Fork. Some of the lower part
of the Middle Fork flows along highway #72.
The North Fork is found on Colorado #7. There is a
trailhead at Wild Basin that goes into the high country of
the Rocky Mountain National Park at this location. You
can also access the North Fork below Button Rock
Reservoir.
Seasons:
Most of the headwaters of this creek is in very high
country. It is a very cold stream.
Spring:
The fishing generally starts in mid-April. June is the time
of the runoff.
Summer:
The summer months are usually the best months to fish.
Fall:
Fly fishing St. Vrain Creekis great but low flows can
make it tougher to hide from and fool the trout.
Fly Fishing Guide to St. Vrain Creek
The three branches of the St. Vrain Creek are quite
small and run through canyons. (Click Here to Continue)
What a beautiful creek. It offers everything a small
stream could possible offer. All four species of trout are
present in the stream. There are mostly brown and
rainbow trout in the lower sections but the higher
elevations hold plenty of brook trout and cutthroat trout.
The stream offers just about all the challenges a small
stream should offer. It has areas of tight cover and thick
streamside vegetation. You have to make very good
presentations in most cases. You have to pay attention
to what is hatching, and that isn't exactly easy because
multiple hatches are common.
The St. Vrain Creek has three main forks that form the
main stream. Colorado state highway #7 follows along
about ten miles of the South Fork of St. Vrain Creek.
There are many places you can park and fish along the
road. There is a trailhead for the South Fork located on
County Road 96 off highway #72. The trail will take you
back into the high country.
The Middle Fork can be accessed from a trailhead in
Peaceful Valley. The trail goes all the way to the
headwaters of the Middle Fork. Some of the lower part
of the Middle Fork flows along highway #72.
The North Fork is found on Colorado #7. There is a
trailhead at Wild Basin that goes into the high country of
the Rocky Mountain National Park at this location. You
can also access the North Fork below Button Rock
Reservoir.
Seasons:
Most of the headwaters of this creek is in very high
country. It is a very cold stream.
Spring:
The fishing generally starts in mid-April. June is the time
of the runoff.
Summer:
The summer months are usually the best months to fish.
Fall:
Fly fishing St. Vrain Creekis great but low flows can
make it tougher to hide from and fool the trout.
Fly Fishing Guide to St. Vrain Creek
The three branches of the St. Vrain Creek are quite
small and run through canyons. (Click Here to Continue)
| Type of Stream Freestone Species Brown Trout Brook Trout Rainbow Trout Cutthroat Trout Size Small Location North Central Colorado Nearest Towns Lyons Colorado Season Year-round Access: Good Non-Resident License State of Colorado Weather National Weather Service Link Hatch Chart Perfect Fly Hatch Chart Fly Fishing Guide Hatches and Flies Fly Fishing Gear Stream Flow Data: Real Time USGS Data (Below Longmont) |
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