How to go fish the Roaring Fork River

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

August

Reading the gauge…

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

Lincoln Ave Bridge, Aspen
39.190, -106.820parking
Upper Woody Creek Bridge
39.270, -106.920parking
Basalt State Wildlife Area
39.370, -107.030parking
Carbondale River Access
39.400, -107.210parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Gold Medal water: artificial flies and lures only; bag and possession limit 2 trout, minimum size 16 inches. An area 50 yards upstream and downstream from confluences with Four Mile Creek and Three Mile Creek is closed to fishing March 15 – May 15 and October 1 – November 30. Standard Colorado regulations apply elsewhere. Valid Colorado fishing license required.

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 Roaring Fork River page →