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Roaring Fork River Fly Fishing Report - November 8, 2026

ROARING FORK RIVER
ReportNOV 8 — 15, 2026
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Flow
1190CFS
COLORADO RIVER BELOW GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO
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Water Temp
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Updated 2026-11-07
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Weather
33–61°F
Clear
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Clarity
Clear
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The Colorado River gauge below Glenwood Springs is reading 1,190 CFS at 3.64 ft — slightly down from last week and holding clear, fishable conditions throughout the lower Roaring Fork corridor. With sunny skies and a high near 60°F today, expect an excellent afternoon BWO hatch window and active trout in riffles and deeper runs.
What's Working — Hot Flies

Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22

Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
#22

Top Secret Baetis #16
#16
Barr's Flashback Emerger - BWO #22
#22

Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22 - 24
#22-24

Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
#20

Roza's World Spain Perdigon Barbless #18 - 32
#18

Egan's Silver Bullet - Baetis #14
#14

Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20
#20

Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6
#6

Tungsten Jig Bugger - Olive - Barbless #14
#14
BWO WD-40 #22
#22
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Blue Winged Olive (Baetis) | 20-22 | Heavy | 12 PM - 4 PM |
| Midge | 22-24 | Moderate | 8 AM - 11 AM |
| Caddis | 18-20 | Light | 11 AM - 1 PM |
| Sculpin / Baitfish | 4-6 | Light | 7 AM - 10 AM |
Best Time Window
- 7 AM - 10 AM: Pre-sun streamer and midge nymphing in deep runs and pools before trout tighten up.
- 11 AM - 1 PM: Light caddis activity in the riffles; transition from nymphs to dry-fly searching patterns.
- 12 PM - 4 PM: Prime BWO hatch window — target rising fish in riffle tails and slow pool edges with dries and emergers.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith flows at 1,190 CFS and clear water, trout will be spooky in the shallower riffles — approach from downstream and keep a low profile. During the afternoon BWO hatch (noon to 4 PM), position yourself at the tail of a riffle where it flattens into a pool and watch for consistent risers; present your dry fly with a reach cast to get a drag-free drift of at least 4-6 feet. If fish are rising but refusing dries, drop to a BWO emerger fished just under the surface — that sub-surface presentation often closes the deal on selective fall trout. Early morning, work the deep runs and undercut banks with a streamer before the sun hits the water.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Mountain Whitefish
