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We know the best fishing spots in and around Estes Park, Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park
Latest Fishing Conditions In and Around Estes Park, Colorado
Rivers in Estes Park Area
BIG THOMPSON RIVER BELOW THE DAM: – Try prince nymphs size 16, rainbow warriors size 20, squirmy worms, hot head sow bug, RS-2, and BH Pheasant tail size 16.
BIG THOMPSON RIVER ABOVE THE DAM: Prince nymphs, RS-2, WD40, Ray Charles, sow bug, zebra midge size 18
FALL RIVER: Bead head squirmy worms, WD40, and black thread midge size 18, or poison tung
Last-updated Date: April 25, 2024
Lakes in Estes Park
LAKE ESTES
Trout worms, night crawlers, and salmon eggs. Also try power bait in pink or orange. Kastmasters in gold or silver or Thomas Bouyants work great
MARY’S LAKE- They are biting on trout worms, salmon eggs, and green fire balls. Also try panther martin spinners in yellow and black. The bubble fly method with a pistol Pete or Woolly Bugger is a good choice as well
Last-updated Date: April 25, 2024
Fishing Rocky Mountain National Park
SPRAGUE LAKE: Good fishing in the evening. Try size 18 parachute mosquito or flying black ant, also BWO extended bodies
HIGH MTN LAKES:, all lakes open and fishing well. orange asher, renegades, or elk hair caddis
MORAINE PARK: flying black ants, hoppers, beetles, or BWO size 16,
ROARING RIVER: flying black ants, stone flies, or stimulators
Last-updated Date: April 25, 2024
Flies and Lures This Week For the Areas Around Estes Park, Colorado
Size 20 Rainbow Warriors
Week of 22 April 2024
Size 20 Rainbow Warriors
Week of 22 April 2024
Size 20 Rainbow Warriors
Week of 22 April 2024
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Map of Great Fishing Spots
Courtesy of the experts at Scot’s Sporting Goods, see our map of the best fishing spots in and around Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
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