MAP OF YAMPA RIVER, COLORADO
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The Yampa River originates high above the northwest Colorado town of Yampa. There are diverse fly fishing opportunities along the 150 miles of river as it flows west into the Green River. The stretch from Stillwater Reservoir to Yampa has tailwaters, meadow sections, and tumbling freestone waters that offer the fly angler a good chance at a grand slam.
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LATEST YAMPA RIVER FLY FISHING REPORTS
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Dry fly action all day! Although the fish were also biting many nymphs, they were biting dries throughout the day, so thats what I chose to use.
(Report added by Adam Reder)
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Nymph fishing the early morning is the way to go. Try fishing a double nymph rig with a large attractor pattern in front and small mayfly and midge patterns behind. The hot fly today was a size 20 black RS2. We also had success on Caddis dry flies in the morning!! The afternoons are starting to really heat up with caddis hatches, and the lunkers under the bridge are taking caddis dries aggressively.
(Report added by Adam Reder)
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The fishing has picked up a little bit. I noticed a few fish rising to some caddis and mayflies, and had some luck using a elk hair caddis dry fly. The only success I had with dry flies was sight fishing for the very few rising fish in the river. Nymphing was also a bit slow, but caught some on a San Juan worm and caddis nymph rig.
(Report added by Adam Reder)
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The river is still flowing high for the middle of June. The gates to get to the SWA are still closed as of today, so be prepared for the hike. The fishing was slow and the trout were only eager to bite a few streamers. I recommend fishing the early morning because of the daily afternoon thunderstorms.
(Report added by Adam Reder)
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Fishing was excellent in the afternoon slow in the morning due to ice jams. Water clarity was the best i have seen in the last couple of years
(Report added by Patrick Dodge)
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Fishing has been slow in the morning due to ice. Later on in the day i have seen the fish a little more active due to the warmer temps.
(Report added by Patrick Dodge)
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Great streamer fishing with good dry fly fishing during BWO hatches.
(Report added by Ryan Thompson)
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Heavy inconsistent wind, bugs BAD!, bank fishing is horrible with mosquitoes and deerflies, fewer fish than years past. D.O.W., C.S.U & U.S.F&W. bioligists have taken ther toll this year. High water for an extended period allowed them to remove more fish than ever this year.
(Report added by PK Kopischke)
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Awsome dry fly fishing during morning and evening. Caddis emergers working great throughout the day.
(Report added by Adam Reder)
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Fishing has been good through Mid-morning. Run-off has been minimal so far. That could quickly change with a few warm days.
(Report added by Steve Zamora)
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COMMENTS ON THE YAMPA RIVER
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The Yampa has been pretty good at the Tail Water, but too crowded. Through town runoff has gotten serious. This will continue at least till June. Meanwhile the tributaries will be the best bet or "Ice off" at some of the lakes. SFZ
(by Steve Zamora on 04/26/08 at 2:21 PM)
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Flows are finally coming down and the fishing has greatly improved. It is now July 11th and conditions will continue to improve. Yellow Sallies in the A.M. have been productive. Go deeper as the day wears on.
(by Steve Zamora on 07/11/08 at 11:48 AM)
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MEMBER PICTURES OF THE YAMPA RIVER
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comments: northern pike- yampa river steamboat springs colorado. good day
Caught with: big yellow
Fly size: 2
Inches: 28
Pounds: 2
Picture added: 10/31/2009
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comments: yampa river
Caught with: the wish
Fly size: 14
Inches: 28
Picture added: 10/24/2009
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Posted By: Capt. Jed Collins
Comments: Nice 25" Rainbow from the Yampa River outside of Steamboat Springs
Caught with: #16 Dark Hendrickson
Fly size: 16
Inches: 25
Pounds: 4
Picture added: 10/21/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comments: This 25.5 inch rainbow taken on the Yampa River confirmed that Colorado rainbows aren't afraid of a 10mm bead
Caught with: 10mm Bead
Inches: 25
Picture added: 04/16/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comments: Big ol' brown taken at the Stagecoach Tailwaters on the Yampa River
Caught with: Barr Emerger
Fly size: 22
Inches: 20
Picture added: 04/16/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comments: Nice bow taken from some private water on the Yampa River
Caught with: Shadowfax Streamer
Fly size: 6
Inches: 23
Picture added: 04/16/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comments: Big pike taken out of some private water on the Yampa River
Caught with: Black Meat Whistle
Fly size: 2
Inches: 31
Picture added: 04/12/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comments: Private water on the Yampa River. The most amazing stretch of river in CO!
Caught with: Olive Scud
Fly size: 14
Inches: 22
Picture added: 04/12/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comments: Nice brown taken at the Stagecoach Tailwaters on the Yampa River.
Caught with: Red San Juan Worm
Fly size: 16
Inches: 21
Picture added: 04/12/2009
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Posted By: Greg Breslau
Comments: Monster bow where the Yampa River enters Stagecoach Reservoir. Small water with big and aggressive fish.
Caught with: The Dream Streamer
Inches: 24
Picture added: 04/12/2009
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OTHER PICTURES OF THE YAMPA RIVER
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HATCH CHART FOR THE YAMPA RIVER
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The results show the insects that will be hatching on or around the Yampa River. Please keep in mind that regardless of the specific hatch chart displayed, anglers should be equipped with all the flies listed. Hatch times fluctuate based on water temps.
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Insect
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Size
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Date Range
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Baetis
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16,18,20,22,24
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April 1 to May 30
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Midge
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16,18,20,22,24
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April 1 to November 30
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Baetis
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16,18,20,22,24
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August 15 to October 15
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Stonefly
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6,8,10
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June 1 to August 15
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Terrestrials
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14,16,18,20
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June 15 to August 15
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Pale Morning Dun
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16,18,20,22
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June 15 to August 30
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Red Quill
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14,16
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June 15 to July 15
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Caddis
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10,12,14,16,18,20
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June 15 to September 15
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Streamers
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2,4,6,8,10
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May 10 to November 15
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