For more information, see Colorado Parks and Wildlifes Fish the lower sections. We fished late so we will have a late arrival tomorrow, probably around 9:00 am. are taken by anglersusing jigs, crankbaits, Simply put, it's a small stream fishing paradise. Take Highway 72 and look for the turnoffs and campground parking. There is no legal access to St. Vrain Creek on the park. We are looking offshore today and at this moment striking out. From there a portion of the Front Range Trail provides ADA access along the east shoreline of the reservoir, while a second connects the north half of the reservoir to County Road 7 (the Entrance Road from Highway 119). 09/01/22 The stream is flowing close to a normal level and mostly clear. ponds. We have not put a fish on board. Unfortunately they were not in the moods to eat. Thanks for tuning in, have a great night. Mallard: 4-7" - Getting very good quality and color ice near CSB on SE side, covered in snow ice. The ponds at St. Vrain State Park have been a favorite family fishing There are good hatches taking place and you should be able to catch good numbers of trout. Pike and Walleye/Saugeyewill also chase streamers and poppers, but will usually require some form of a leader to prevent breaking free. Just barely making the lightest ripple on the water. If the adult is the only person holding the rod, casting, or If you can get to it though, the waters that run from the confluence at Horse Creek all the way to Button Rock Reservoir are CDW designated Wild Trout waters. Stay hidden from the trout as best you can. and assorted panfish. 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. Why hello there, friends. You may bowfish for Carp, Pike, Shad, Sucker, and Bullfrog. Stick to afternoon fishing for best results too, as the midday sun tends to draw the fish out to feed more readily. If you were quick, you got two before it was all over. The park sits just east of Longmont and contains 10 ponds and a reservoir. Many We had 3 fish around 75 pounds and 1 fish weighing in at 120 pounds and the biggest fish was a 130 pounder. 09/23/21 Levels rose slightly, but remain below normal. 02/15/22 Conditions are okay and there are midge, little BWO, winter stonefly and Skwala stonefly hatches taking place but we still didnt receive any reports from anyone fishing this past week. We didnt receive any reports from anyone fishing it this past week. We had a handful of fish weighing in at 70-170 lbs. 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. Perch: Blue Heron, Pintail, and Coot have historically held Perch, although numbers are low since flood and introduction of other predatory fish such as Saugeye/Walleye and Pike. also have specific, more restrictive fishing regulations. with too many lines, not "assisting" a child. Good hatches exist. There are good BWO hatches taking place as well as other insects. 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. They are the most plentiful of all the caddisflies on the stream. 1047. We didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week. 11/25/21 More good reports came in this past week. The big pond on found in the regulations booklet, and on signs posted around the border of the There is a trailhead for the South Fork located on County Road 96 off highway #72. Only 1 catfish in your standardbag and possession limit can exceed 20" on Blue Heron Reservoir. St Vrain Creek Fishing Report Card Here's your fishing report for today the 19th of February for St Vrain Creek. While it can be crowded during peak season in the summer and fall, those willing to hike a little ways will not be disappointed in the view or the fishing. Building. I scored a sweet U of O golf jacket. Mama D also kicked out the most wicked brownie, praline, chocolate chip, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate sauce dessert I've ever witnessed and we thank her for that. Imitations of their larvae, pupae and of the adults will catch trout throughout the summer months. The two pictures at the scale are of Jack and Kenny with their jackpot bluefin tuna one weighed about 124 and the other weighed about 120. You should be able to catch good numbers of trout. The southern pier has a restroom close by, 05/09/21 The stream is in okay shape except the water is a little low and trout are being caught in good numbers. P.S. Cottonwood seed and topwater flies can be productive in the summer in the shallows for Carp. 08/03/22 Stream levels are down and the creek in good shape. Getting to the Middle St. Vrain is significantly easier, as there are numerous roads and trails from the Camp Dick and Peaceful Valley campgrounds here. ponds at St. Vrain follow the standard Colorado fishing regulations, St Vrain Creek Fishing Report Card. aquatic life in a pond. Parents or other adults who do not have a fishing There are good hatches taking place and we continue to get good reports from customers. If you live in Lyons, Jamestown, Altona, Allenspark, Bark Ranch or Lazy Acres you're less than 10 miles from N St Vrain Creek. Good hatches are taking place. No fishing is permitted from or across the boat ramp or boat dock, even during ice season. The stretch through Lyons has recently been renovated with various stream side improvements. Brachycentrus americanusor Little Black Caddis, referred to as the Mothers Day Hatch in many Western streams, start hatching in late April. Midges,little BWOs, winter and little brownstoneflies are hatching.03/19/21 The stream is low and cold.There is a lot of slush ice in the middleand upper sections. Usebait - worms, salmon eggs, corn or power bait. If it doesn't look good we will shoot down to the next island, Cedros. As such, we strive to make this experience enjoyable and successful for the anglers who visit the park. We received one good report from a customer fishing this past week using our Cream midge larva and pupa tandem rigged flies. He wasn't expecting us at all. Mahogany duns have started to hatch good. There are plenty insects hatching and we are getting some very good reports. Colorado Fishing Report. of the ponds in St. Vrain, which look very similar to Eurasian watermilfoil. The stream has a large population of Sculpin, so imitations of them are always choice streamers.As always, we recommend our Perfect Fly trout flies. We would love to make a nice catch on the yellowtail in the next couple of days and be able to go scout out some new country for yellowfin tuna! fall (before ice-over), and in early spring (after ice-melt). Okay we departed last night on Paul Hess's annual five day trip. Pelican: 0-7"- 10% open -Closed to ice fishing! After-hours licenses can be purchased online at www.cpwshop.com. Most of the From Brook Trout to Big Yellowtail! on the right, and a handful of other ponds on the left. 02/07/22 We didnt receive any reports from anyone fishing this past week. Further downstream, the main branch of the St. Vrain flows through Button Rock Nature Preserve. Surface temperature is 65 . about a quarter-mile in along the northeasterncorner of Pelican 09/08/22 The stream is a little low but okay. 08/04/21 The stream is at a normal level and in good shape. There are 114 photos on FishExplorer for St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds). 06/01/21 The creek is still too high to fish due to runoff. Fishing Conditions: Water was Gin clear, starting temp was 59 and we hit 66 at the end of the trip. Fishing is one of the most popular activities at St. Vrain State Park. Although the St. Vrain gets to be decent sized by the time the its tributaries merge, the mountain creeks are quite narrow running thru canyons. Lake Skipper (s): Goosehunter82 Regional Editor: There are still some good hatches and we are receiving reports of fish being caught. All Rights Reserved. lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. electric motors that must be hand-launched arepermittedon the rest of thepark's publicly-accessible ponds. Tomorrow is a new day. You have a lot of options fishing the mid to lower elevations that are easily accessed. While decent sized creek fish can be found throughout Button Rock, you can expect the majority of the fish caught to be in the 6 to 10-inch range. A little north and west of Boulder, the three sections of St. Vrain Creek are rife with rainbows, browns, and cutthroats. There is a fee for parking of $5 per car to enter, but you can stay all day. Trout: Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, March through October. 09/06/21 The levels remain below normal but we are receiving reports of fish being caught. You wont have to fight the competition, and if you use a little caution you wonthave to worry about fishing behind someone. FIREWORKS ARE NOT PERMITTED. 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. 12/29/21 The stream is still low and the water cold in the mid thirties. up-to-date stocking information can be found on the park'sConditions page. They make excellent gifts. Green Drakes hatch during the months of July and August. These are bi-brooded insects and hatch again about the middle of September through October. 06/28/22 The stream is down low enough to fish well. anglersalso use waders or belly boats to get out into the water. The larvae of these caddisfilesare called Rock Worms and imitations of them are very effective just about anytime of the year. What did we do today? Coot, Kestrel, and Pelican Campgrounds are CLOSED until March 6th. Keep it up you two! Scenery here is about as quintessential Colorado as you can get. We recommend fishing the uppersections in the park for the best results.There are still some good hatches takingplace and we continue to get goodcustomer reports.10/24/20 There are trout being caught byour customers in the lower section of theriver.11/15/20 Stream levels are low but weare getting a few good reports fromcustomer. I wrote this today in case I forget tomorrow. Shorelines melting on north shore, not enough to cast into. 24 , the park is divided into northern and southern halves. We base fly suggestions on imitating the most plentiful and most available insects and other foods at the particular time you are fishing. 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. There are still some good hatches taking place. Wild Basin Trail takes the hiking fishing to several small streams for an easy day hike to all. We take a number of different data points to make our fishing recommendation. Pike and Walleye/Saugeye will also chase larger swim baitsand spoons, but we recommend suspending only a few feet down, as most ponds with Pike are very shallow at St. Vrain. 01/22/22 We still didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week. St. Vrain Creek Fishing Report Updated 01/29/23(Bottom Of Page). Mallard Pond is right behind the Camper Services 17864-18860 North Saint Vrain Drive, Lyons, Boulder County, Colorado, United States 80540. Field staff update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. The creek is located just outside of Lyons, Colorado just a short and scenic drive from Denver or Boulder. fish, but so you know youre fishing legally too! 08/29/21 We received a good report from a customer fishing the middle fork of the stream day before yesterday afternoon using our little Yellow stoneflies. 08/13/21 The stream is low again and you have to use caution to stay hidden from the trout. 08/23/21 We didnt receive any reports from anyone fishing the past week. No swimming is permitted from the boat ramp or docks. Sign Up For the Latest News, Sales And Deals, 2023 Trouts Fly Fishing. Pumped. We are getting good reports from customers fishing the upper sections of the stream. Captain Ryan Bostian checked in with an update from the San Diego out of Seaforth Sportfishing in Mission Bay, CA. 07/05/22 Conditions are good. Does this lake need some edits? Fishing Report COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.us Friday April 8th, 2022 News and Information . next fishing location. A big plus is that the small cutthroat and brook trout that do survive there are very aggressive and fairly easy to catch. Have only found two scraggly kelp's and no schools of tuna. 37 trophy bluefin tuna. The South St. Vrain is accessed just outside the town of Lyons and also has great fishing opportunities by using pull-offs and parking areas as your way to the water. You are almost unlimited to just how far you want to go up the headwater streams, however, generally speaking, the farther you go the smaller the streams and the smaller the fish get. It only takes a single piece of a 09/29/21 Levels have fluctuated over the last week and are currently a little below normal. Smelly bait, where legal, is productive. The water is very cold but trout can be caught on midges and skwala stonefly nymphs. Roads can be rough and difficult to navigate here, but the canyon fishing is some of the best in the state. Anyhow, the grade for the most part was 16-25 lbs.and most came out of one drift just after lunch, but we had a shot later in the day when some big fish found us and we landed a handful of those 40-60 pounders. A short hike later and youre on the banks of the Middle St. Vrain. The Colorado Fishing Atlas allows users to search for fishing opportunities by species, specific interest or proximity to your home or destination. Good hatches continue to take place and we continue to get good reports. Little Yellow Stoneflies, or Yellow Sallies, hatch from late May into August. Daily Passes may also be bought with cash or exact change at the Self Serve Kiosk. The stream levels are a little below normal, but should still be okay. Get directions to fishing access points and real-time stream flow data with theDIY Fly Fishing Map. Accommodations are plentiful in and around Denver, and Boulder offers some great places to stay year round. There are good BWO, blood midges and Mahogany dun hatches. There are good hatches taking place and you should be able to catch good numbers of trout. 08/21/21 The creek is still in good shape. Seasons:Most of the headwaters of this creek is in very high country. 8/19/21 The levels fell overnight and are considerably below normal. The safest measure is to make sure you never carry any plant material between 12/13/21 The stream is a little low and clear. St. Vrain Creek Fishing Reports There are a number of area fly shops that publish a St. Vrain Creek fly fishing report. Chappy got in the mix and handed out some charter T-shirts for what will be the Ted Windham Inaugural Charter. 20 bluefin tuna from 60-80 lbs. Similar tactics to trout, but even smaller. When you are fishing only a few yards from your vehicle, you can take just about anything you want along with you. information from bait shops, marinas and fishing guides. Good hatches are taking place. Fish the lower elevations of the creek. We even had one lucky walk up angler who boarded us last minute. Then as you head eastonCounty Road St Vrain Creek Fishing Report Card. Sign In or Create Account My Cart Hunting Shooting Fishing Camping Boating Outdoor Cooking Clothing Footwear Clearance Gift Cards Learn Store Flyer Top Brands Give Lindsay a call 619-706-3634 or check us out online. Ice is an average of 5" on all ponds. And then off we were to find another school. When bait fishing, experiment with depths (from just under a bobber to one the bottom) to find where the fish are as well as with different baits to see what they prefer. We are going to make a move and go look for bigger and better. also get your own copy of these regulations from the park entrance station or Check out our interactive map of over 30,000 of the best places to fly fish in the US. The lake page you are viewing is showing limited information. 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. We take a number of different data points to make our fishing recommendation. 09/21/21 The water is still low but okay. 10/23/21 Conditions are good. Absolutely gorgeous flat calm weather today. There are 11 fishable ponds at St. Vrain, that are stocked on a regular basis. Visit our DIY Guide to the Best Fly Fishing in Colorado. We also have custom Perfect Fly selections in 3 different price ranges for this stream that come with or without fly boxes. 03/19/22 The stream is still very cold and we recommend fishing a nearby tailwater. Saint Vrain Creek, Colorado fishing report, rainbow trout fly fishing forecast, fishing season updates, fly shop and fishing guides, and fly-fishing weather. Ice fishing has been a tradition at St. Vrain State Park since it became a park 55 years ago. Bass, Saugeye, Perch,and Crappiedo well on jigs, spinners, streamers, poppers, seasonal flies,or live bait rigs where allowed. See current fishing conditions, free Colorado hatch chart and blog with our best fishing tips from local guides. Our recommendation is based on aspects about the weather conditions, moon phase & water conditions. Log in to view additional lake information. just minutes into the hike, the trail crosses Sandbeach Creek and then follows the North St. Vrain closely for about 1.4 miles. Definitely a slow start from morning through mid-day. There are multiplehatches taking place.07/05/20 Conditions are very good,especially in the headwaters. Will report again tomorrow, These streams start at elevations as high as 12,000 feet. This stream is very cold with lots of slush ice. The St. Vrain is created from runoff that begins in the high altitude peaks of Wild Basin. Fly Fishing On The St. Vrain Creek, Colorado. However, in case you miss the signs. Access is currently limited to the boundaries of the paved trail. Other highlights of the day included Herb Y. handing out his handmade wood bowls, nutcrackers, pepper grinders, and all the University of Oregon gear that you could shake a stick at. Stagecoach Ice Fishing Tournament - 8:0 am 8am - 3pm $45 entry Pre-register at Stagecoach State Park, Steamboat CPW office, or Yampa River State Park January 11, 2023 We recommend fishing the South Platte until it warms a little. Excellent opportunity to hook and land a trophy fish on 40 lb flyline bait with a 1/0 circle hook. You have to make very good presentations in most cases. plastics and crankbaits tend to be the go-to lures for bass, but don't be afraid After the South Platte leaves Chatfield it continues is journey North East until it eventually meets up with the North Platte River. Of course these should only be used as indicators . The N. Fork of the St. Vrain is best accessed via the Wild Basin entrance of RMNP in Allenspark. 160 gram Flatfalls fished on 60lb was also working well. Trotlines, jugs, yo-yos and limb lines are illegal in the park. Redtail: 4-6" - deepest pond on park: 18'-22' on East half: fish kills have resulted in only small numbers of sunfish. There is a chance of thunderstorms today and then clearing thru Mon. license are permitted to assist children to fish, such as putting bait allows users to search for fishing opportunities by species, specific interest or proximity to your home or destination. Our recommendation is based on aspects about the weather conditions, moon phase & water conditions. The best procedure, with some exceptions, is to fish in an upstream directions. are available for allvisitors to use, but please be courteous to your fellow We scratched out 60 mixed fish for our efforts today. All other inquiriescan call303-678-9402 to speak to a staff member. The South Platte is one of the most well known trout rivers in the United States. There are good hatches taking place. Colorado state highway #7 follows along about ten miles of the South Fork of St. Vrain Creek. The Polaris supreme crew. We had very good fishing today with plenty of . All bodies of water will remain CLOSEDuntil March1st or if ice remains (whichever occurs last).. Posted 11:18:30 AM. It offers pocket water fishing at its best. Dinner was a delicious saut?ed veal cutlet, pasta and roasted fresh veggies. Fly fishing St. Vrain Creek can be a little challenging at times. 11/09/21 The stream is still flowing at a normal level and clear. No hunting permitted, including collection of sheds. Looking for more places to fish? They are illegally stocked and a nuisance to other species being selectively raised in this fishery, please keep them). There are good hatches taking place and we continue to get good reports from customers. (behind Coot Campground Loop) is Coot Pond, with little Yellow Legs Pond to the The water is clear. We had a pretty good trip out there and ended with 28 Bluefin Tuna from 30-110 pounds. fishermen and allow space for those with disabilities or limited mobility. The most lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Most of the anglers are fishing the other more popular streams in the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. west of Denver as a small, meandering mountain meadow stream. St Vrain Creek At Highway 287 At Longmont is located in Boulder County in Colorado. 8/18/21 Stream levels are still below normal so use care to stay hidden from the trout. spoons, spinner, crank baits, worms, power bait - even chicken liver. performed by fishery biologists who use a variety of methods like gill-netting Best of all, the South St. Vrain offers the greatest variety of challenges for anglers, and the nearby lakes also offer plenty of opportunities for some great fishing, too. It's a little hard to go out searching that far offshore though without something on board. 16 Fly Fishing the St. Vrain The creek is full of opportunistic fish that are eager to take a dry fly, so take advantage of the great caddis, blue wing olive and terrestrial fishing. The fishing regulatory body for Colorado is Colorado Parks and Widlife. from any fishing license sales agent. Trout fishing is very productive from fall through spring, especially forice-fishing. We caught Bluefin tuna in every single scenario you could have imagined. This Front Range area gets a lot of visitors during the summer months. They are the most realistic and most effective trout flies you can purchase. Springtime fishing sees the sleepy fish of winter feeding hungrily after the cold months, and the fall brings the annual feeding frenzy to prepare for the long winter ahead. Goodhatches are taking place.07/16/20 The river is low but otherwisein very good shape. ), and if you catch a bass, you must immediately return it to the water. The fishing regulatory body for Colorado is Colorado Parks and Widlife. 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. All of the ponds are CLOSEDto boating. Nymphs consisted of: Frenchie, JuJu Baetis, Pheasant Tail, Zebra Midge, Perdigon and Electric Caddis (14-18 hook size). Its Don we will miss you at the rail but we will bring some fish home for you. Subscribe to fly fishing's most informative email list and receive news, events and special offers! Fly Fishing Guide to St. Vrain CreekThe three branches of the St. Vrain Creek are quite small and run through canyons. 09/09/21 The stream continues to run below normal, but thunderstorms forecast Saturday through Tuesday could improve things. The Fishing in the town of Lyons can be fantastic. streams are in midseason form. across from Sites 12 and 13, with its own parking spaces and a restroom nearby. We are confident that you will be glad you did.Arctopsyche grandis, or the Great Gray Spotted Sedges, hatch during the month of July. 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