South Platte — Deckers

🎉 FLOWS BACK UP to ~295 cfs (SPFS 7/3) · water clarity improved after the heavy rains · fishing pretty good this week — dry-fly improved · Tricos early AM, PMDs & caddis afternoons

UPGRADED BACK — SPFS (7/3): flows risen over the past few days to ~295 cfs, clarity improved after the heavy rains, and the fishing has been pretty good this week — dry-fly fishing has improved. Tricos prevalent early mornings; PMDs and caddis in the afternoons. Match the hatch on top, or nymph a girdle bug/stonefly trailed by a smaller mayfly nymph; smaller-diameter tippet and adjusting depth frequently are key. 5/6X fluorocarbon for nymphing; heavier split shot or larger tungsten point flies to get down at these flows. Today (Sun Jul 5) ~80°F canyon, mostly sunny — good all-day window; scattered storms return Tue–Wed. Crowds still up — walk a bit for solitude.

UPGRADED back to Fishing Well (SPFS 7/3): flows have risen to ~295 cfs with improved water clarity following the recent heavy rains — the stained ~80-cfs dip is over. Fishing pretty good this week; dry-fly improved. Tricos early AM; PMDs and caddis afternoons. Nymphing: girdle bug or stonefly + smaller mayfly trailer, 5/6X fluoro tippet, adjust depth frequently, heavier shot or larger tungsten point flies to reach bottom in the bigger water. Crowds high over the July 4 holiday weekend. Weather: today (Sun Jul 5) ~80°F canyon, mostly sunny; scattered PM storms return Tue–Wed, heat builds late week.