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: Brett Elkman
Report Date: July 18th, 2024
Current Conditions: The Eagle is fishing well. Fish are starting to push from the banks and into the moving water. We are seeing PMD's, Sally's and Caddis. Nymphing has been consistent. Try a size Frenchie with a Phaesant Tail behind it. When the weather changes, try a small baetis. For the dry fly fisherman, fishing is very good. Try throwing a Yellow PMX with a smaller elk hair cadddis or x-wing caddis behind it ATTENTION FISHERMAN: THE WATER NEAR GYPSUM IS GETTING WARM. CARRY A THERMOMETER AND STOP FISHING AT 67 DEGREES
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, Caddis, PMD's and Yellow Sallies
Recommended Flies:
NYMPHS:Juju Baetis 18-22, Rainbow Warrior 16-22, Pheasant Tail 14-20, Barr PMD Emerger BWO 16-20, Copper Johns 12-18,Hares Ear 14-18, Z WIng Caddis 10-16, Tung Bead Sally Stone 10-18, Bubble Back PMD 16-20DRIES: Para Adams 18-24, Garcias Mini Hot May 16-22, Stimis 12-18, Elk Wing Caddis, Chubby Chernobyl 8-16, Brooks PMD 14-18, Garcia's Yellow Sally 14-16, Yellow Madam X 8-16, Pink Cahil1 16-18
STREAMERS:Thin Mint, Sculpzilla, Mini Dungeons, Peanut Envy, Complex Twist Bugger, Bowlicious, Goldie