FISHING REPORT: EAGLE RIVER
OVERVIEW
The Eagle River is our home river and flows right behind our shop in Edwards. It is an excellent freestone river with prolific hatches. It flows from high above Camp Hale south of Redcliff to its confluence with the Colorado River in Dotsero. It is most famous for the prolific Caddis hatches that come off in the spring and early summer. The Eagle is noted for its excellent dry fly fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout. The float fishing season is fantastic but short and runs from April-July in most years. The Eagle can wade fished year round and there is excellent public access to the river below Wolcott and above Edwards.
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Vail Valley Anglers fishes the Eagle River near Vail, Avon, Edwards, Eagle, and Gypsum Colorado. The fishing on the Eagle is good every month of the year. We provide Guided Fishing Trips Daily throughout the winter. Let us show you some tips for catching fish by hiring a guide for the day. During late spring and through July float fishing is the best way to access the Eagle River. The rest of the year the Eagle is at ideal levels for wade fishing. Take a guided trip and see what an amazing fishery we have in our back yard.
Reporter: Emily Dmohowski
Report Date: April 10, 2024
Current Conditions: We are in full Spring fishing mode here on the Eagle. The fishing has been SOLID. The water is opening up everywhere. BWOs and Midges are hatching early afternoon. With warmer temps in the forcast, expect to see the water clarity to drop even more below Wolcott. Midges, BWO's and baetis patterns are still the ticket in the 20-24 size range. When the top water action Solid, extended body midges and BWO's are working well. Try an 16 Para Wulff to a 20 Juju Baetis. Its best to let it warm up a bit before you head out. ATTENTION FISHERMAN: Rainbow Trout are starting to spawn so be aware and dont fish to them.
KEEP EM WET: Please follow the Keep Em Wet philosophy and keep the fish wet. If you must take a photo, leave the fish in the water.
Hatches: Midges, BWOs
Recommended Flies:
NYMPHS:Juju Baetis 18-22, Rainbow Warrior 16-22, Pheasant Tail 14-20, Barr Emerger BWO 16-20, Foamback Emerger 16-20, Two Bit Hooker Red 16-18,Hares ear 14-18, Magic BWO 16-20, Demon Midge 18-22, RS2 18-24DRIES: Para Adams 18-24, Garcias Mini Hot May 16-22, Stimis 12-18, Griffiths Gnat 16-22, Parachute Adams 18-24, Brooks Sprout 18-22, Roys Special Emerger 18-22
STREAMERS:Thin Mint, Sculpzilla, Mini Dungeons, Peanut Envy, Complex Twist Bugger, Lil Kim, Goldie