How to go fish the Eagle River

The months we list for the Eagle River are June, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.

Flies to tie — August

We hold no hatch chart for August on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Gypsum Community Site
39.640, -106.950parking
Lava Flow Access
39.650, -106.990parking
Wolcott Bridge
39.700, -106.780parking
Minturn Red Canyon
39.590, -106.430parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Standard Colorado fishing regulations apply throughout the Eagle River. Check current Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations for any Gold Medal designation updates in the lower section. A valid Colorado fishing license is required. Respect private property boundaries — public access points are clearly signed. Catch-and-release is encouraged during warm summer periods to protect fish health.

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 Eagle River page →