Trip brief · Blue River
How to go fish the Blue River
The months we list for the Blue River are January, February, March, September, October, November, December. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for October.
October
Reading the gauge…
Flies to tie — October
Blue-winged Olive#20-24
Parachute BWO
Mysis Shrimp#16-20
UV Mysis
Access
Dillon Dam Road Access
39.630, -106.050parking
Silverthorne Factory Outlets Stretch
39.620, -106.070parking
Blue River Trail Access
39.590, -106.070parking
Green Mountain Reservoir Tailwater
39.880, -106.340parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Gold Medal designation below Dillon Dam: artificial flies and lures only; bag and possession limit 2 trout, minimum size 16 inches. Catch-and-release is strongly encouraged to maintain the trophy fishery. Avoid wading through or near spawning redds — visible gravel nests in shallow water must not be disturbed. A valid Colorado fishing license is required. Access to Green Mountain Reservoir tailwater may be restricted during weekdays for security.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Blue River page →