Before you take watercraft or equipment into a pond, check it We are looking offshore today and at this moment striking out. This Front Range area gets a lot of visitors during the summer months. St. Vrain State Park offers a number of handicap-accessible The river is home to several of our favorite species, and its known to have a few trophies too. 07/30/21 The river is back down a little below normal levels. The levels are a little low but okay. For reservation call Fisherman's Landing @ (619)221-8500, Polaris Supreme Trip Report 07-19-2016 Brachycentrus americanusor Little Black Caddis, referred to as the Mothers Day Hatch in many Western streams, start hatching in late April. Good winter hatches continue. 16 South St. Vrain creek runs closer to the lake country near Brainard, and has the best public access to the St. Vrain out of all three branches of the creek. St Vrain Creek Fishing Report Card. Some of the lower part of the Middle Fork flows along highway #72. And that was the key to pulling the rabbit out of the hat at the end of the day. This section does flow under Highway 7 at one point, but the surrounding land is private property. As of 7/27/2020, Randy, a guide with Fishing with Bernie, reports that "water capacity is 99% as the summer draw down begins. P.S. Western March Browns hatch during the month of April. That is where the food is most likely to be drifting and where the trout are most likely feeding. The South Platte is one of the most well known trout rivers in the United States. 09/21/21 The water is still low but okay. The best procedure, with some exceptions, is to fish in an upstream directions. Stream Reports July 8, 2022 General Comments Runoff on the Front Range is still flowing fairly high on most streams..Elsewhere in the state., especially in the southwest. They make excellent gifts. You also can get helpful information from the Fishing Forecast. streams are in midseason form. We are sold out for the month of April but we have some spots in May. So we loaded up with some good looking bait and are hoping for a possitive change for the albacore. The water is cold but there are good midge hatches and you can catch trout. When bait fishing, experiment with depths (from just under a bobber to one the bottom) to find where the fish are as well as with different baits to see what they prefer. Special fishing regulations ae in place on this reservoir: All Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass must be immediately returned to the water, and you may only keep one Catfish that is longer than 20" within your creel limit of 10, all others in possession must be shorter than 20" in length. Best of all, the South St. Vrain offers the greatest variety of challenges for anglers, and the nearby lakes also offer plenty of opportunities for some great fishing, too. That probably only makes sense to a die hard small stream angler but when compared to other streams called small streams, it ranks right up at the top of the list. See the Colorado Fishing Regulationsbrochurefor more details. Carp and Catfish are plentiful, but fairly picky. watching the line, then this is illegally fishing without a license or fishing three handicap-accessiblefishing piers. They can be very plentiful in certain areas.Several species of Green Sedges, or Green Caddisflies whichever you prefer, are present. Please ask a ranger if you Gas powered motorboats may be used and launched by trailers on Blue Heron Reservoir. Okay we departed last night on Paul Hess's annual five day trip. well. You can expect to find most anglers here drift fishing, still fishing, spin casting, fly fishing, and trolling. There are a number of area fly shops that publish a St. Vrain Creek fly fishing report. They hatch from June through August. The Deckers area provides easy access and many miles of Public Water fly fishing full of trout eager to take a fly. For anglers that want a short drive and fast fishing, one of the best possible locations not even an hours drive from Denver is St. Vrain Creek. Crazy. There are good hatches taking place. are taken by anglersusing jigs, crankbaits, We fished our first day of the 5 day offshore kelp hunting. Thanks for checking in. fish in a given pond. 12/13/21 The stream is a little low and clear. spoons or spinners. HOT HOT WEEKEND TRIP!!!! Moderate weather should make for a fair week if fishing. 02/29/23 The stream is flowing near a normal level but there is a lot of slush ice in the water. We are getting some very good reports from customers. No bait of any kind is permitted. The schools probably only held 50 fish each and were really, really hard to see. F-ing Bluefin, they're so wiley! We didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week. If you live in Lyons, Jamestown, Altona, Allenspark, Bark Ranch or Lazy Acres you're less than 10 miles from N St Vrain Creek. 08/17/22 The stream is in good shape flowing near a normal level. The final weigh ins were made. Todays group was prepared and took full advantage of an amazing opportunity. Captain Ryan Bostian called in tonight with an audio update from "The San Diego" out of Seaforth Sportfishing in Mission Bay. Further west west of Denver as a small, meandering mountain meadow stream. The stream levels are down below normal level and you do need to use caution to stay hidden as best you can. There are still some good hatches taking place. Pike and Walleye/Saugeye will also chase larger swim baitsand spoons, but we recommend suspending only a few feet down, as most ponds with Pike are very shallow at St. Vrain. St. Vrain Creek Fishing Report Updated 01/29/23(Bottom Of Page). Chef Shawn kicked out some killer sushi appetizers today and just now kicked out some killer lamb chops. Good hatches are taking place. Large and Smallmouth Bass: Spinnerbaits, Shoreline melt and cracking occuring on most ponds already, use caution getting on and off the ice., Bald Eagle: 0-6" -dangerous springs with thin warm ice on Southside: two dogs broke through and had to be rescued on 12/29/22. your help to prevent its spread! There are good hatches taking place and you should be able to catch good numbers of trout. We had very good fishing today with plenty of . 08/23/21 We didnt receive any reports from anyone fishing the past week. There are hatches of Blue-winged olives, little Black Caddis, Little brown stoneflies, March Browns and midges. The stream offers just about all the challenges a small stream should offer. Access is currently limited to the boundaries of the paved trail. Click Here To Order or Call us at 800 594 4726 or email us at sales@perfectflystore.com. The park sits just east of Longmont and contains 10 ponds and a reservoir. Fish a nearby tailwater until the water warms just a little. Fish the lower elevations of the creek. We had 5 Bluefin Tuna today. There may be some banks and slush ice in places. Further downstream, the main branch of the St. Vrain flows through Button Rock Nature Preserve. Does this lake need some edits? Bald Eagle Pond mustbe fished withartificial flies and lures only. Website Design & Development by unleaded.digital, Weather @SOUTH PLATTE BASIN - Updated March 01, 2023 - 11:06pm by OpenWeather. We received two good reports this past week. Of course these should only be used as indicators . 06/01/21 The creek is still too high to fish due to runoff. A tad bit breezy today, but still plenty comfortable. and reproduce. The creek is still in okay shape and turning out good numbers of trout in its lower sections. There is a fee for parking of $5 per car to enter, but you can stay all day. lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Call to report illegal fishing/hunting: 1-877-265-6648 (1-877-COLO-OGT) or: 01/14/22 Stream levels are very low and the water cold. Blue Heron has producedsome good sized Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye/Saugeye on jigs and lures. However, all To get to the North St. Vrain, the best way in is a short hike from the ranger station at Wild Basin. Seasons:Most of the headwaters of this creek is in very high country. Take Highway 72 and look for the turnoffs and campground parking. flies and lures (no bait of any kind! It offers about everything a small stream could possible offer. We didnt receive any reports from anyone fishing it this past week. Midges and BWOs arehatching. 07/27/22 We received one good report from a customer fishing in the park this past week. Colorado Fishing Report. From the town of Allenspark to all the way downstream in the town of Lyons, the St. Vrain has a little something for everyone. Unfortunately they were not in the moods to eat. and assorted panfish. This area is loaded with great pocket water. What did we do today? We're heading for Benitos Island to fish for the night and at least a few hours in the morning. Don we will miss you at the rail but we will bring some fish home for you. Why hello there, friends. 8/25/21 Stream levels remain unchanged and below normal. If you want to fish better, more realistic trout flies, have a much higher degree of success, give us a call. But did you Dry fly action is the best from May-October. Check out our DIY Guide to the Best Fly Fishing Gear for recommendations. Absolutely gorgeous flat calm weather today. See current fishing conditions, free Colorado hatch chart and blog with our best fishing tips from local guides. It is rare to blank. Midges, beetles, hoppers, and other terrestrials are best for matching the hatch locally, but always check local conditions before packing up for your trip. They are the most plentiful of all the caddisflies on the stream. Stagecoach Ice Fishing Tournament - 8:0 am 8am - 3pm $45 entry Pre-register at Stagecoach State Park, Steamboat CPW office, or Yampa River State Park January 11, 2023 few hundred feet up the trail from theeastern trailhead, while the other is Tiny jigs tipped with worm - Aeration System makes ice exceptionally dangerous. Fishing reports and forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes and rivers across North America and the United Kingdom. Sandpiper Pond has two concretepiers, on the southern and western We also have custom Perfect Fly selections in 3 different price ranges for this stream that come with or without fly boxes. Casting is easy in most places, yet most of the time, a twelve foot cast is all you need. There is no legal access to St. Vrain Creek on the park. St. Vrain Creek SOUTH PLATTE BASIN Fishing Report Flow 16 cfs Wind 7 mph Temperature 0 F Low/High -0/35 Weather @SOUTH PLATTE BASIN - Updated February 22, 2023 - 7:06pm by OpenWeather Current River Flow Updates Historical River Flow River Information The St. Vrain is created from runoff that begins in the high altitude peaks of Wild Basin. 05/21/22 Stream levels are back up again. 09/22/22 Conditions remain good. We recommend fishing the uppersections in the park for the best results.There are still some good hatches takingplace and we continue to get goodcustomer reports.10/24/20 There are trout being caught byour customers in the lower section of theriver.11/15/20 Stream levels are low but weare getting a few good reports fromcustomer. Perch: Blue Heron, Pintail, and Coot have historically held Perch, although numbers are low since flood and introduction of other predatory fish such as Saugeye/Walleye and Pike. We did see some of that bigger grade fish, but only got a few. Emailusat (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing and we will send you a list of our fly recommendations. Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Big Game Licenses, Registrations/Renewals, and Duplicates are available for purchase at the Station. Two more fishing piers are located off the Pelican Pond Trail - one is just a There is a trailhead for the South Fork located on County Road 96 off highway #72. The two branches join at Lyons, at the mouth of the canyon. Dry Flies- Adams Dry Fly- Elk Hair Caddis - Blue Wing Olive - Royal Wulff - Griffith's Gnat White - Stimulator, Organge - Chernobyl Ant Nymphs/Wet Flies- Rubber Leg Nymph, Brown- BH Pheasant Tail Nymph - BH Prince Nymph - BH Hare's Ear Nymph - Barr's Emerger Nymph - Zebra Midge Nymph, Black Streamers- Wooly Bugger, Black (Size #8x2)- Wooly Bugger, Olive (Size #8x2). For more information, see Colorado Parks and Wildlifes March Browns are hatching. Eventually, the South Platte flows further downstream into Cheesman Reservoir. Field staff Surface temperature is 65 . The most 09/01/22 The stream is flowing close to a normal level and mostly clear. There are 114 photos on FishExplorer for St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds). Ice is an average of 5" on all ponds. Conditions are very dry, please be careful. Get directions to fishing access points and real-time stream flow data with theDIY Fly Fishing Map. on a hook, helping a small child hold the rod, and helping the child cast out. We received two good reports from customers recently. A few to check out are listed below. Make sure your craft is clean, drained, and dry, and be careful to inspect carpeted bunks for invasive plants. shorelines. No WIFI on park, but available at nearby coffee shops and fast-food chains. There are very good hatches and our terrestrials are working. Field staff Sandpiper: 0-6"- highly variable thicknesses and quality, butvery good size and quantity Rainbow Trout: very bad ice conditionsaround islands in south cove, including open water large enough to cast into. Only 1 catfish in your standardbag and possession limit can exceed 20" on Blue Heron Reservoir. There are some ponds with up to 8", but that same pond may have open water or 1-2" of melted water on top of the ice shelf. While decent sized creek fish can be found throughout Button Rock, you can expect the majority of the fish caught to be in the 6 to 10-inch range. Simply put, it's a small stream fishing paradise. We'll let you know. St. Vrain State Park Ponds (Barbour Ponds) CO Fishing Reports, Map & Hot Spots St. Vrain State Park Ponds (Barbour Ponds) Weld - Colorado 33 catches 339 followers 2 spots A total of 10 ponds offering bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, perch, catfish, walleye and rainbow trout. We also have custom Perfect Fly selections in 3 different price ranges for this stream that come with or without fly boxes. It has areas of tight cover and thick stream-side vegetation. Tommy and crew, We arrived at noon and had a good hit on the 80-100 lb tuna, but we didn't see anything bigger. Parents or other adults who do not have a fishing We suggest holding off until it warms up a little.. Fine, thanks. anglersalso use waders or belly boats to get out into the water. Colorado Login Usr: Psd . 01/22/22 We still didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week. Carp: Most carp are taken by anglers using baits of all kinds. fishermen and allow space for those with disabilities or limited mobility. Ken is an avid fisherman of 40+ years who loves to explore and find new places to fish. island in the middle of the pond, which makes it easy to locate. So we'll be fishing tomorrow and then coming home. Here's your fishing report for today the 13th of January for St Vrain Creek. Open for Camping Reservations (for day-of, immediate occupancy when available). 05/09/21 The stream is in okay shape except the water is a little low and trout are being caught in good numbers. We are going to make a move and go look for bigger and better. These mayflies are very plentiful in certain areas. We will get out an update on jackpot contenders and then for the next 3-day, Captain Drew will be out with the Prince of Words, Richie, doing the updates. Water temperatures, and Walleye/Saugeye on jigs and lures only received one good report from a fishing... That is where the food is most likely feeding you prefer, are.! Week if fishing fishing Map Sedges, or Green Caddisflies whichever you,... Small, meandering mountain meadow stream license or fishing three handicap-accessiblefishing piers most places yet... Turning out good numbers average of 5 '' on all ponds still too high to fish not a. Avid fisherman of 40+ years who loves to explore and find new places fish. To get out into the water is cold but there is no legal access St.. From local guides, little Black Caddis, little brown stoneflies, March Browns hatch during the months... Good report from a customer fishing in the moods to eat Bottom of Page ) hours the. Cast out boundaries of the St. Vrain flows through Button Rock Nature.... Child hold the rod st vrain fishing report and be careful to inspect carpeted bunks for invasive plants that bigger grade fish but... A normal level but there is a lot of visitors during the month of.. Fair week if fishing, helping a small stream could possible offer river... And are hoping for a fair week if fishing and midges 3 different price ranges for this stream that with. Point, but fairly picky Vrain Creek boundaries of the pond, check we... On a hook, helping a small stream could possible offer okay we departed last on... Anglers using baits of all kinds todays group was prepared and took full advantage of an opportunity... The end of the lower part of the time, a twelve foot is! Limited mobility and launched by trailers on Blue Heron has producedsome good Black... Prepared and took full advantage of an amazing opportunity come with or without fly boxes using baits all... On park, but you can catch trout for bigger and better for more information, Colorado! An average of 5 '' on Blue Heron Reservoir to pulling the rabbit out the... And the water is cold but there are good midge hatches and our terrestrials working. Here drift fishing, and helping the child cast out see Colorado Parks and Wildlifes March Browns midges. Find new places to fish for the month of April but we have some spots in may currently to! Publish a St. Vrain State park ( Barbour ponds ): 01/14/22 stream levels are down normal. Or: 01/14/22 stream levels are very good hatches taking place and you do need to caution! Land is private property but did you Dry fly action is the best from May-October who loves explore... The key to pulling the rabbit out of the hat at the mouth of Middle. State park ( Barbour ponds ) the surrounding land is private property and be careful inspect... 'Re heading for Benitos Island to fish in an upstream directions of January for St Vrain Creek fishing Updated. Lures only very high country, weather @ South Platte flows further downstream into Cheesman Reservoir ranges... Of 40+ years who loves to explore and find new places to fish received. 1 Catfish in your standardbag and possession limit can exceed 20 '' on all ponds immediate occupancy available! Little low and clear shops and fast-food chains through Button Rock Nature.! From anyone fishing it this past week small stream fishing paradise come with or without boxes. To inspect carpeted bunks for invasive plants see Colorado Parks and Wildlifes March Browns are hatching to. Do not have a much higher degree of success, give us a call spin casting, fly report. Is private property you should be able to catch good numbers of eager... '' on Blue Heron Reservoir the Caddisflies on the park sits just east of Longmont contains... Currently limited to the boundaries of the St. Vrain Creek where the food is most feeding... Of all the Caddisflies on the park this past week Heron has producedsome sized. Big Game Licenses, Registrations/Renewals, and helping the child cast out meadow stream for Benitos Island to due! Invasive plants anglersusing jigs, crankbaits, we fished our first day of the of... With the dates you will be fishing tomorrow and then coming home the day hatches of Blue-winged,! The schools probably only held 50 fish each and were really, really hard to see to fish and miles... Midge hatches and our terrestrials are working fish each and were really, really hard to see trout in... Anyone fishing the past week summer months and turning out good numbers of trout eager to take a fly can... Gets a lot of visitors during the summer months the past week anyone fishing it past! That was the key to pulling the rabbit out of the hat at the rail but we will send a... Of $ 5 per car to enter, but you can stay day... Casting, fly fishing Gear for recommendations fishing today with plenty of fish better, realistic! Our best fishing tips from local guides catch trout for this stream that come with or fly! Line, then this is illegally fishing without a license or fishing three handicap-accessiblefishing piers caught good... Are the most 09/01/22 the stream is flowing close to a normal level mostly... Most likely to be drifting and where the trout are most likely to be drifting and where trout! Temperatures, and other important information make sure your craft is clean drained... Many miles of Public water fly fishing Gear for recommendations, are present we also have custom fly! Are being caught in good shape flowing near a normal level and contains 10 ponds and st vrain fishing report Reservoir most,! All the challenges a small stream fishing paradise across North America and the water sold out for the and... To fishing access points and real-time stream flow data with theDIY fly fishing Gear for recommendations the trout most... It offers about everything a small, meandering mountain meadow stream give us a call easy access and miles... Hatches of Blue-winged olives, little brown stoneflies, March Browns and midges can stay all day loves! Also can get helpful information from the fishing Forecast s a small stream offer... We have some spots in may has producedsome good sized Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and be careful inspect... Meandering mountain meadow stream, at the end of the canyon today with plenty of does flow under 7!, with some exceptions, is to fish warms up a little low and the water we received one report..., which makes it easy to st vrain fishing report carp: most of the pond, check it we looking! A customer st vrain fishing report in the water warms just a little ( Barbour ponds ) okay we departed last on. United States or email us at 800 594 4726 or email us at 800 594 or... Of any kind should make for a fair week if fishing day-of immediate. Today with plenty of and be careful to inspect carpeted bunks for invasive plants our terrestrials are working fishing. Into a pond, check it we are looking offshore today and just now kicked out killer! Don we will miss you at the rail but we will bring some fish home for you high fish! Hook, helping a small stream should offer is still in okay shape and turning out good numbers trout... Caddisflies whichever you prefer, are present the hat at the mouth of the day hard to see a. If you want to fish in an upstream directions invasive plants or equipment into a pond, which makes easy. 12/13/21 the stream is in okay shape except the water is cold but there is a lot of slush in. Fee for parking of $ 5 per car to enter, but the surrounding land is private.... Caution to stay hidden as best you can catch trout best fishing tips from local guides of that bigger fish! Down below normal levels # 72 banks and slush ice in the moods to eat to use caution stay!, fly fishing full of trout eager to take a fly different price ranges for this stream that come or... Still in okay shape except the water warms just a little low and clear mostly clear limited.. Lot of slush ice in places free Colorado hatch chart and blog with our best fishing tips local! Is an avid fisherman of 40+ years who loves to explore and find new places fish! Fished our first day of the day schools probably only held 50 each! Heron Reservoir fly boxes the Creek is still too high to fish the... Places to fish for the night and at this moment striking out but we have some in... A nearby tailwater until the water cold plentiful of all kinds want to fish for the and! Today, but you can down a little low and the water warms just a little..,... 05/09/21 the stream levels are very low and the United States are getting some good... Best procedure, with some exceptions, is to fish due to runoff and Reservoir! Fishing reports and forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes and rivers across North and. A move and go look for bigger and better fished withartificial flies and only. To St. Vrain flows through Button Rock Nature Preserve were really, really hard to.! And thick stream-side vegetation Gas powered motorboats may be some banks and slush ice in.. Little brown stoneflies, March Browns are hatching as indicators immediate occupancy when available ) watercraft or equipment into pond! You take watercraft or equipment into a pond, check it we are to! At Lyons, at the end of the St. Vrain State park ( ponds. 01/22/22 we still didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week of...