After what seemed like an endless runoff season for fly fishermen in and around the Roaring Fork Valley, river water flows have decreased to a more fishing-friendly level. “The fishing is really starting to heat up around here,” said Cam Scott of Taylor Creek Fly Shop in Basalt. “The flows are dropping to optimal levels, and the hatches are in full force.”To some, it doesn’t get much better than the famous Green Drake hatches which occur on the Frying Pan, and they’re just becoming apparent on the lower sections, slowly working themselves upstream day by day. The 450 inches of recorded snow throughout the winter can be blamed for the slight delay of perfect fishing conditions, leaving the river to thrill-seeking white water rafters and kayakers. But now, it’s our turn.
Although it may be a few more weeks until perfection makes its appearance, there are plenty of fish to be landed on both the Frying Pan and the Roaring Fork Rivers.
Day floats are available and currently running from most guided shops, although you might want to stick with a wade trip until the flows drop a little more.
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