Bear Creek

⚠️ BLOWN OUT — a storm/runoff spike sent Bear Cr to ~3,000 cfs; water still high, murky and full of debris per FRA · 'fish elsewhere' until it drops back toward fishable ~20–40 cfs and clears before making the drive

⚠️ BLOWN OUT — skip it for now. A storm/runoff spike sent Bear Cr near ~3,000 cfs; FRA reports the water still high, murky and full of debris — 'fish elsewhere.' Dangerous to wade and not worth the drive yet. Bear Cr drops quickly once the storms stop — watch the Morrison gauge (06710500) and head over once it's back toward ~20–40 cfs and clearing. When it settles: hopper-dropper (Hippy Stomper or Amy's Ant + good-size dropper), 4 wt with short leader for pocket control; bite shuts down once shadows cover the creek by mid-afternoon, so arrive early.

STATUS Tough: a storm/runoff event spiked Bear Cr near ~3,000 cfs; FRA's current report says the water is still high, murky and full of debris — 'fish elsewhere for now.' No fresh fishable report. Bear Cr is flashy and drops quickly — re-check the Morrison gauge (06710500) and the shops in a few days; it will fish well again at ~20–40 cfs and clearing. When it settles: midges + small caddis + active BWO nymphs; Lair O' the Bear, Morrison Stretch, Morrison Road Stretch. Do not make the drive until the gauge confirms it has dropped and cleared.