Lower Roaring Fork Report — August 1, 2026

Status as of August 1, 2026: The Lower Roaring Fork is under a voluntary afternoon closure. Warm water temperatures continue to stress the fishery. Please respect the closure and fish mornings only until conditions improve.

The good news: increased releases from Ruedi Reservoir should bring higher flows and cooler water in the near future. Those changes should improve trout health, spread fish out, and bring back more consistent fishing opportunities as conditions stabilize.

Current Fly Recommendations

• Chubby Chernobyl — Size 10–12
• Pat’s Rubber Legs — Size 8–10
• Trico Nymphs — Size 18–22
• Trico Emergers — Size 18–22
• Flashback Pheasant Tail — Size 16–18
• RS2 — Size 18–20

Stay tuned — we’ll keep you updated as conditions change. Stop by the shop at 831 Grand Ave, Glenwood Springs and our staff will point you to the best water and get you set up with the right flies.