North St. Vrain Creek

whole drainage now open — melt essentially done (~2–3 weeks ahead) · RMA 6/20: St. Vrain system flows a bit on the higher side with unusually warm-ish water temps for late June · Wild Basin trails drying (6/21–6/23 reports: scattered mud, occasional high drifts) · fish AM for cooler water

Whole drainage now open — melt essentially done. RMA 6/20 notes the St. Vrain system running a bit high with unusually warm-ish water temps for the date, so fish mornings and watch the thermometer on the lower stretch. Wild Basin trails drying out (late-June reports: scattered mud spots, occasional drifts up high). Tight, brushy stream — short rod (7.5–8 ft), beadhead dropper to reach pool fish, dry-dropper for eager brookies up high. Park pass required for Wild Basin (RMNP timed-entry IN EFFECT — verify if your TH is inside zone). Trail Ridge Road open.

STATUS CHANGED to Fair / Picky (from Pre-runoff window): melt is done and the whole drainage is open — Wild Basin included (trail reports 6/21–6/23: scattered mud, occasional high drifts only). RMA 6/20: system flows a bit high with warm-ish water temps for the date — morning sessions favored. Designated wild trout water in places. Wild Basin trailhead — ~30 min walk to good water. Mountain pattern: today (Sun Jul 5) ~77°F, mostly sunny — all-day window; scattered storms return Tue–Wed.