next fishing location. There is no legal access to St. Vrain Creek on the park. As of 6/28/2020, the ponds at St. Vrain State Park have been fishing well. The best procedure, with some exceptions, is to fish in an upstream directions. Have only found two scraggly kelp's and no schools of tuna. P.S. When recently stocked, trout will bite on almost anything: flies, Only one catfish longer than 20" in length permitted within 10 fishcreel limit. No WIFI on park, but available at nearby coffee shops and fast-food chains. How are you? They are the most realistic and most effective trout flies you can purchase. All other inquiriescan call303-678-9402 to speak to a staff member. Special fishing regulations ae in place on this reservoir: All Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass must be immediately returned to the water, and you may only keep one Catfish that is longer than 20" within your creel limit of 10, all others in possession must be shorter than 20" in length. three handicap-accessiblefishing piers. 07/30/21 The river is back down a little below normal levels. 09/06/21 The levels remain below normal but we are receiving reports of fish being caught. These can also be fall (before ice-over), and in early spring (after ice-melt). Fish the lower sections. The first picture that we put up today is a color water temperature chart of the area around Guadalupe Island. beginning just off Highway 119. You should be ableto catch trout. Good hatches are still takingplace.03/18/2020 The creek is still very coldbut trout are being caught mostly onmidgees and winter stoneflies.04/17/20 The stream levels are fine.Cooler weather has slowed the hatchesbut this will improve this coming week.05/03/20 The stream levels are still lowand the water clear. Sandpiper: 0-6"- highly variable thicknesses and quality, butvery good size and quantity Rainbow Trout: very bad ice conditionsaround islands in south cove, including open water large enough to cast into. 09/08/22 The stream is a little low but okay. Bald Eagle Pond and Blue Heron Reservoir are managed for Trophy Bass fishing and have special regulations. approaches: Use flies, small jigs, spoons, or spinners and stay mobile - cast a few times, move 20-30 feet and cast a few more times. shorelines. Eurasian I'm not kidding, this thing was a 1/4 mile long. The larvae of these caddisfilesare called Rock Worms and imitations of them are very effective just about anytime of the year. 04/28/22 The stream is up to near a normal level and in good shape. Fish the upper sections of the stream. You may use a cast net or seine to catch baitfish. Type of StreamFreestoneSpeciesBrown TroutBrook TroutRainbow TroutCutthroat TroutSizeSmallLocationNorth Central ColoradoNearest TownsLyons ColoradoSeasonYear-roundAccess:GoodNon-Resident LicenseState of ColoradoWeatherNational Weather Service Link Stream Flow Data:Real Time USGS Data(BelowLongmont). Todays group was prepared and took full advantage of an amazing opportunity. The stream levels are down below normal level and you do need to use caution to stay hidden as best you can. Fly and Gear ordering and delivery:We can get flies to you within two to three business days from the time you place your order via Priority Mail. fish, but so you know youre fishing legally too! The creek is still in okay shape and turning out good numbers of trout in its lower sections. We had a handful of fish weighing in at 70-170 lbs. Your can also call us at 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide what flies and gear to use. Building. There are mostly brown and rainbow trout in the lower sections but the higher elevations hold plenty of brook trout and cutthroat trout. Getting a school of Yellowtail to this point is the last stage of some serious skipper sh**t. Today Capt. Or I should say weigh in. Many Trout fishing is good from October-May, especially through the ice, when it is safe to fish on. The stream is in good shape and fish are being caught. Worms are a We take a number of different data points to make our fishing recommendation. It can be accessed from the far east end of the Pelican Campground, or by crossing a footbridge on the northwest side of Mallard Pond. The southern pier has a restroom close by, There are good BWO, blood midges and Mahogany dun hatches. We not only will help you with selections, you will learn why, after trying Perfect Flies, 92% of the thousands of our customers will use nothing else.1-800-594-4726Remember the elevation of the St. Vrain Creek changes drastically from the headwaters of its three branches to the foothills. 08/03/22 Stream levels are down and the creek in good shape. 09/01/22 The stream is flowing close to a normal level and mostly clear. All in all, it was a good day for Chappy and the boys and we've decided to give this another shot tomorrow. We will get out an update on jackpot contenders and then for the next 3-day, Captain Drew will be out with the Prince of Words, Richie, doing the updates. 10/08/22 Conditions are okay. The water is clear. Hopefully our evening report is a little bit more exciting than this one. 05/14/22 Conditions remain pretty good. He wasn't expecting us at all. other fishing regulations - including the second rod stamp and bag/possession We suggest holding off until it warms up a little.. All freshwater hydrants in Electric Only sites on Northside of park closed for winter. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. To view the adopted Lake Use Policy - Rules & Regulations click here. We can get flies and gear to you within two to three business days from the time you place your order via Priority Mail. St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds) - fishing in Firestone, Colorado. If you live in Lyons, Jamestown, Altona, Allenspark, Bark Ranch or Lazy Acres you're less than 10 miles from N St Vrain Creek. You have a lot of options fishing the mid to lower elevations that are easily accessed. 160 gram Flatfalls fished on 60lb was also working well. There aresome good hatches.06/04/20 The levels are still above normalbut fishable in places. 11/17/21 The stream is just a little below normal level. 10/22/21 The stream is still in good shape with good hatches. We made it out tonight on one of those day and a halfers we have all over the schedule for the next couple of weeks. A tad bit breezy today, but still plenty comfortable. There is a fee for parking of $5 per car to enter, but you can stay all day. Stick to afternoon fishing for best results too, as the midday sun tends to draw the fish out to feed more readily. We got another great group of folks and a nice load of bait to take down to the tuna and yellowtail grounds. Stonefly, caddis, & mayfly nymphs are abundant sub-surface throughout the year. Each one is unique and has something different to offer, including a range of fish from trout to bass to catfish. We received another good report from a customer fishing this past week. But did you You have to pay attention to what is hatching, and that isnt exactly easy because multiple hatches are common. Both are located near parking spaces, and are connected to the The Colorado Fishing Atlas allows users to search for fishing opportunities by species, specific interest or proximity to your home or destination. Sagebrush & Sage Species Conservation Strategy, a list of the fish you'll find in each pond, Black Crappie: All Ponds, best on Blue Heron, Coot, and Mallard, Bluegill:All Ponds, best on Blue Heron Reservoir, Channel Catfish: All Ponds, best on Blue Heron and Pelican, Common carp:All ponds except Redtail and Avocet, Gizzard shad:Prolific onBald Eagle, Blue Heron, Coot, Pintail, Pelican, and Sandpiper, Grass carp (Sterile):Pelican &Bald Eagle Ponds (very small number of hold-overs frombefore 2013 flood), Green Sunfish: All Ponds, best on Bald Eagle, Largemouth Bass: All Ponds: best on Bald Eagle and Blue Heron. It includes theRhyacophila acropedes. watching the line, then this is illegally fishing without a license or fishing There are good hatches taking place and you should be able to catch good numbers of trout. This Front Range area gets a lot of visitors during the summer months. The water is very cold but trout can be caught on midges and skwala stonefly nymphs. just minutes into the hike, the trail crosses Sandbeach Creek and then follows the North St. Vrain closely for about 1.4 miles. Ice fishing is not recommended when ice is less than 4" thick, cracking, or pocked. The stretch through Lyons has recently been renovated with various stream side improvements. ~~Oct. Pond has two special fishing regulations you can only fish with artificial 09/29/21 Levels have fluctuated over the last week and are currently a little below normal. Most of the Reports from anglers include catches of 18-inch brooders, crappie, saugeye, and channel catfish have. are available for allvisitors to use, but please be courteous to your fellow We are getting some good reports from customers. Below Cheesman Reservoir exists another beautiful Canyon. Ice fishing is allowed on all ponds except Pelican Pond, which has an aeration system that makes ice extremely dangerous. 04/20/22 Stream levels are still well below normal levels. Brachycentrus americanusor Little Black Caddis, referred to as the Mothers Day Hatch in many Western streams, start hatching in late April. Today the reports off shore are slow but there is some action at a few of the islands. Call to report illegal fishing/hunting: 1-877-265-6648 (1-877-COLO-OGT) or: Made multiple stops on different schools of yellowtail throughout the day for very little reaction. Stick to a 8-1/2-foot 4-weight rod for these waters, and keep your casting short. Limited load to 20 passengers. Midges, beetles, hoppers, and other terrestrials are best for matching the hatch locally, but always check local conditions before packing up for your trip. You wont have to fight the competition, and if you use a little caution you wonthave to worry about fishing behind someone. Usebait - worms, salmon eggs, corn or power bait. Goodhatches are still taking place.08/18/20 The stream levels are low butnot so low that it is adversely affectingthe catching. Last Conditions Report for St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds): 02.13.23 St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds) on FishExplorer has 1001 historic conditions reports, 340 historic water temperature updates, 474 historic status updates, 539 historic water level updates, available to subscribers. Summer:The summer months are usually the best months to fish.Fall:flows can make it tougher to hide from and fool the trout. see is Bald Eagle Pond. Trout fishing is very productive from fall through spring, especially forice-fishing. Red Quills also hatch during July and August. The final weigh ins were made. Please contact the park for the most up-tou0002date c. St. Vrain State Park features 60 campsites, great fishing for rainbow trout, catfish, crappie and bass, and excellent bird watching for waterfowl and many other species. St. Vrain Creek Fishing Report Updated 01/29/23(Bottom Of Page). There are still some good hatches and we are receiving reports of fish being caught. We didnt receive any reports from anyone fishing it this past week. Blue Heron: 4-8" - Good size fish, but very picky eaters:Target the spar buoy line along the South and East shorelines. Log in to view additional lake information. 04/12/22 We are getting good reports from customers fishing the creek. Cottonwood seed and topwater flies can be productive in the summer in the shallows for Carp. 01/22/22 We still didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week. Downstream of Cheesman Canyon is one of the most popular stretches of the South Platte River. We got a report that the stream was still okay to fish and fish were being caught. Our customers in the park are still catching fish and several of our patterns are working. 16 Threaded Frenchie We also have custom Perfect Fly selections in 3 different price ranges for this stream that come with or without fly boxes. The South Platte is one of the most well known trout rivers in the United States. Siblings Tom and Mary Chaparro have been fishing buddies since the early days. Roads are covered with snow, some ice pack that could not be removed with a plow, but mostly powder; speed limit enforced at 15mph. Thanks for tuning in, have a great night. We are sold out for the month of April but we have some spots in May. Nymphs consisted of: Frenchie, JuJu Baetis, Pheasant Tail, Zebra Midge, Perdigon and Electric Caddis (14-18 hook size). Fly fishing the St. Vrain backcountry is an completely different from the fly fishing along the road. Good hatches are takingplace. No swimming is permitted from the boat ramp or docks. Green sedge caddis have started to hatch. 02/29/23 The stream is flowing near a normal level but there is a lot of slush ice in the water. Catfish (Channel Looking for more places to fish? Field staff update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Slight chances of thunderstorms for the next five days should help bring levels back up. Even further downstream, the creek eventually reaches the town of Lyons. This stretch is known as the Dream Stream due to the large trout that call this section of the river home. Brown and rainbow trout are the prevalent species found on the lower sections of the North St. Vrain, but I have put a few of brook trout in the net here as well. 02/07/22 We didnt receive any reports from anyone fishing this past week. Pond. and assorted panfish. We caught 76 Bluefin tuna, some Yellowtail, and a Dorado. Of course these should only be used as indicators . Green Drakes hatch during the months of July and August. This plant has been found in Mallard Pond, and we need Whatever stretch you decide to fish, the South Platte River offers some of the best fly fishing in the country. Visit our DIY Guide to the Best Fly Fishing in Colorado. We fished late so we will have a late arrival tomorrow, probably around 9:00 am. Thanks to Herb and Tom for the swag. You also can get helpful information from the Fishing Forecast. Being so close to Denver, DIA is naturally your prime choice for flying in to fish the St. Vrain. update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, and electroshocking to sample the number, size, and health of the species of These mayflies are very plentiful on the St. Vrian Creek. Different ponds are stocked with trout, bass, walleye, There are goodhatches that vary with the section andelevation.07/31/20 The upper headwaters areturning out good numbers of trout butthey can be caught in all sections. Dry fly action is the best from May-October. Why hello there, friends. Licenses may be purchased at the front entrance or online at CPWshop.com. It is rare to blank. Access is much easier here, and cutthroats love the pools that dot the creek here and there. Field staff Please see the bottom of this column for ordering options. We didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week. We also have custom Perfect Fly selections in 3 different price ranges for this stream that come with or without fly boxes. 06/11/21 The stream is still too high to fish. We recommend fishing the South Platte until it warms a little. The smaller pond south However, all Before you take watercraft or equipment into a pond, check it Tommy and crew, We arrived at noon and had a good hit on the 80-100 lb tuna, but we didn't see anything bigger. For more information, see Colorado Parks and Wildlifes Mallard Pond is right behind the Camper Services The ponds at St. Vrain State Park have been a favorite family fishing Copyright 2023 DIY Fly Fishing, all rights reserved. Go Mark. Orders over a $100 are shipped free via Priority Mail. Good hatches continue to take place and we continue to get good reports. The ponds at St. Vrain State Park have been a favorite family fishing This area can be very good for wildlife viewing and birding, as it allows a view into a large Great Blue Heron rookery to the north of the trail and large rafters of migratory waterfowl, especially a wide variety of ducks, to the south. lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. 11/09/21 The stream is still flowing at a normal level and clear. Don we will miss you at the rail but we will bring some fish home for you. update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, Keep in mind our time tables cover the entire spectrum so the hatch at any one area may not be near as long as the period of time stated. So we loaded up with some good looking bait and are hoping for a possitive change for the albacore. There are still some good hatches taking place. There are mostly brown and rainbow trout in the lower sections but the higher elevations hold plenty of brook trout and cutthroat trout. Below Deckers, the river continues into Strontia Springs Reservoir before it once again flows through yet another beautiful canyon and finds itself flowing into Chatfield Reservoir on the South West Corner of the Denver Metro Area. We take a number of different data points to make our fishing recommendation. We should start getting good reports very soon. Similar tactics to trout, but even smaller. Theres a lot of water readily accessible from highways #7 and #72. As such, we strive to make this experience enjoyable and successful for the anglers who visit the park. This hatch varies depending on the location on the creek and the type of water. St. Vrain Creek is a small stream fishing paradise. Help bring levels back up normal but we have some spots in may productive in the shallows for.. 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