You may do okay inthe lowest section using our midges. We received two good reports from customers recently. For anglers that want a short drive and fast fishing, one of the best possible locations not even an hours drive from Denver is St. Vrain Creek. We received one good report from a customer fishing this past week. Good hatches are takingplace. Field staff update the fishing reports each week through the fishing season, reporting on fishing success, lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. No fishing is permitted from or across the boat ramp or boat dock, even during ice season. Good early Fall season hatches are taking place including October Caddis. Conditions. Before you take watercraft or equipment into a pond, check it Check the stateStocking Reportfor trout stocking. Have only found two scraggly kelp's and no schools of tuna. Please turn on JavaScript and try again. However, trout populations do very poorly in the summer at St. Vrain as water temps can reach the mid 80s. Please contact the park for the most up-tou0002date c. St. Vrain State Park features 60 campsites, great fishing for rainbow trout, catfish, crappie and bass, and excellent bird watching for waterfowl and many other species. lake levels, water temperatures, and other important information. Team Supreme, We departed today on Don Fischbeck's annual 5-day charter, but without our charter head Don! Good hatches continue to take place and you should be able to catch trout. As of 6/28/2020, the ponds at St. Vrain State Park have been fishing well. Dump Station fees can be paid at the Entrance Station or at Self-Serve for $14 after hours. Weather is good and our expectations are high. Good hatches are taking place. Tomorrow is Jed's birthday! and maintainingthe fishery, and it is published for the public to see. 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. Two bodies of water at St. Vrain Imitations of grasshopper, ants, and beetles will all catch trout.Streamers can be important flies to use during low light conditions, or when the water is stained from rain or melting snow. Check out ourFish of St. Vrain Brochureto see a list of the most common fish species inhabiting the ponds in the park.In addition, we offer the perfect environment for ice fishing for those willing to brave the elements! Good hatches exist. Or I should say weigh in. Field staff A few to check out are listed below. However, all Stream levels are a little higher than desirable but can still be fished successfully. Coot, Kestrel, and Pelican Campgrounds are CLOSED until March 6th. ~~Oct. F-ing Bluefin, they're so wiley! June is the time of the runoff. see is Bald Eagle Pond. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. plastics and crankbaits tend to be the go-to lures for bass, but don't be afraid The trail will take you back into the high country. Ice is an average of 5" on all ponds. He even was wearing our jacket. The trail goes all the way to the headwaters of the Middle Fork. We are getting good reports from customers fishing the upper sections of the stream. We saw a really good sign of fish out there, so thats pretty encouraging. any bodies of water. 10/23/21 Conditions are good. 07/27/22 We received one good report from a customer fishing in the park this past week. The schools probably only held 50 fish each and were really, really hard to see. Please be mindful of your surroundings and regulations if bow fishing. Fish the lower elevations of the creek. See the Colorado Fishing Regulationsbrochurefor more details. Will report again tomorrow, Midgesand winter stoneflies are hatching.01/29/21 Stream levels are near normal.Fish the lowest elevations that hold trout.Midges, Winter stones and BWOs.02/22/21 The stream levels are okay.Again, fish the lower elevations. White Bass: Only known population is on Blue Heron. Fishing is one of the most popular activities at St. Vrain State Park. No bait of any kind is permitted. including: Fishing licenses are required for all persons over the age of 16 who are fishing. 04/28/22 The stream is up to near a normal level and in good shape. The midges that call the St. Vrain home are active all year and are always a safe bet come the colder months of the year. Midges and littleBWOs, and winter stonefies are hatching.12/28/20 We received one good reportthis past week. We're heading for Benitos Island to fish for the night and at least a few hours in the morning. Only one catfish longer than 20" in length permitted within 10 fishcreel limit. Rocky Mountain Anglers Trout's Fly Fishing Colorado Fly Fishing Reports Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop St. Vrain Creek Trip Planning Tips It includes theRhyacophila acropedes. Check out our DIY Guide to the Best Fly Fishing Gear for recommendations. The ponds at St. Vrain State Park have been a favorite family fishing 16 Threaded Frenchie January 20, 2023 st vrain Fishing Report. 30 pass. If the adult is the only person holding the rod, casting, or Nymphs consisted of: Frenchie, JuJu Baetis, Pheasant Tail, Zebra Midge, Perdigon and Electric Caddis (14-18 hook size). Roads are covered with snow, some ice pack that could not be removed with a plow, but mostly powder; speed limit enforced at 15mph. 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). Lake Skipper (s): Goosehunter82 Regional Editor: Dinner was a delicious saut?ed veal cutlet, pasta and roasted fresh veggies. He created DIY Fly Fishing to help you do the same. The Fishing in the town of Lyons can be fantastic. Today we had a group of first timers on the boat. Type of StreamFreestoneSpeciesBrown TroutBrook TroutRainbow TroutCutthroat TroutSizeSmallLocationNorth Central ColoradoNearest TownsLyons ColoradoSeasonYear-roundAccess:GoodNon-Resident LicenseState of ColoradoWeatherNational Weather Service Link Stream Flow Data:Real Time USGS Data(BelowLongmont). 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. It only takes a single piece of a Fish a nearby tailwater until the water warms just a little. There are mostly brown and rainbow trout in the lower sections but the higher elevations hold plenty of brook trout and cutthroat trout. In the late summer months, there is a prolific stonefly hatch that occurs for weeks on end. Daily Passes may also be bought with cash or exact change at the Self Serve Kiosk. All four species of trout are present in the stream. 07/30/21 The river is back down a little below normal levels. 20 bluefin tuna from 60-80 lbs. No hunting permitted, including collection of sheds. Further downstream, the main branch of the St. Vrain flows through Button Rock Nature Preserve. Mallard: 4-7" - Getting very good quality and color ice near CSB on SE side, covered in snow ice. on the right, and a handful of other ponds on the left. We received two good reports recently. 05/09/21 The stream is in okay shape except the water is a little low and trout are being caught in good numbers. line. 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. It looks like your browser does not have JavaScript enabled. All largemouth and smallmouth bass must be returned to the water immediately upon catch. Trout fishing is good from October-May, especially through the ice, when it is safe to fish on. All Rights Reserved. 05/01/21 The creek is flowing at a normal level and clear. A short hike later and youre on the banks of the Middle St. Vrain. 03/28/22 The water is a little warmer so you might give it a try. Us? You also can get helpful information from the Fishing Forecast. Winter stoneflies and midges are hatching. The smaller pond south 03/11/22 It is possible to catch trout on midges and Skwala stoneflies but it will be slow. If you need a fishing licence you can purchase one directly . 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. The hatch generally last about three weeks but progresses upstream each day.Helicopsyche borealis,or the Speckled Peter Caddisflies, hatch during June. March Browns are hatching. Your can also call us at 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide what flies and gear to use. Log in to view additional lake information. The reports are compiled by an outside contractor who receives the Green sedge caddis have started to hatch. We have not put a fish on board. Carp may also be caught on a fly: try using something that looks like cottonwood seed in June and early July. A chance of thunderstorms Wed. through Sat. St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds) - fishing in Firestone, Colorado. about a quarter-mile in along the northeasterncorner of Pelican FIREWORKS ARE NOT PERMITTED. know these accessories can spread aquatic nuisance species? There are good hatches taking place. The St. Vrain is narrow with a lot of brush along the banks, and long cast arent going to yield the same results as short casting. park between I-25 and St. Vrain Creek. Fly fishing the St. Vrain backcountry is an completely different from the fly fishing along the road. St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds) 4,853 ft Good Air Quality This Colorado fishing area is a popular angling destination for catching Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill. next fishing location. Redtail: 4-6" - deepest pond on park: 18'-22' on East half: fish kills have resulted in only small numbers of sunfish. performed by fishery biologists who use a variety of methods like gill-netting HOT HOT WEEKEND TRIP!!!! The St. Vrain is created from runoff that begins in the high altitude peaks of Wild Basin. We did see some of that bigger grade fish, but only got a few. N St Vrain Creek At Longmont Dam Near Lyons is located in Boulder County in Colorado. Simply put, it's a small stream fishing paradise. St. Vrain State Park As of 12/27/2020, there is currently good fishing at the ponds in St. Vrain State Park. and electroshocking to sample the number, size, and health of the species of 01/14/22 Stream levels are very low and the water cold. There is a trailhead at Wild Basin that goes into the high country of the Rocky Mountain National Park at this location. Tomorrow is a new day. We also have custom Perfect Fly selections in 3 different price ranges for this stream that come with or without fly boxes. Midges and BWOs arehatching. The two branches join at Lyons, at the mouth of the canyon. are taken by anglersusing jigs, crankbaits, 06/01/21 The creek is still too high to fish due to runoff. For up-to-date information, look up the fishing report for the water of your choice. 01/22/22 We still didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week. 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. 18 pass. St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds) Master Angler Awards, Aggregated Master Angler records are available for, St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds) Stocking 2020 to 2022. St. Vrain About Stemming from up high at Leadville, this river has a bit of it all for any angler. This beautiful boulder filled canyon offers amazing fly fishing for anglers looking to wet a fly close to Colorado Springs. 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. 08/23/21 We didnt receive any reports from anyone fishing the past week. St. Vrain State Park offers a number of handicap-accessible Sagebrush & Sage Species Conservation Strategy, a list of the fish you'll find in each pond, Black Crappie: All Ponds, best on Blue Heron, Coot, and Mallard, Bluegill:All Ponds, best on Blue Heron Reservoir, Channel Catfish: All Ponds, best on Blue Heron and Pelican, Common carp:All ponds except Redtail and Avocet, Gizzard shad:Prolific onBald Eagle, Blue Heron, Coot, Pintail, Pelican, and Sandpiper, Grass carp (Sterile):Pelican &Bald Eagle Ponds (very small number of hold-overs frombefore 2013 flood), Green Sunfish: All Ponds, best on Bald Eagle, Largemouth Bass: All Ponds: best on Bald Eagle and Blue Heron. Current conditions, fishing reports, maps, water levels, boating, camping, articles, blogs, and photos. The stretch through Lyons has recently been renovated with various stream side improvements. Matt Bralla and the guys put 149 Yellowtail on the boat. The trout dont tend to be of the river monster variety in this region, but they definitely have all the fight and wily cunning of their wild river cousins. destination for deca. Some of the lower part of the Middle Fork flows along highway #72. And then off we were to find another school. The ponds are typically stocked in late There are mostly brown and rainbow trout in the lower sections but the higher elevations hold plenty of brook trout and cutthroat trout. It offers about everything a small stream could possible offer. They are the most plentiful of all the caddisflies on the stream. 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. 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. 02/07/22 We didnt receive any reports from anyone fishing this past week. They make excellent gifts. Our weather is fine; a little bit of swell with a little bit of wind, but the wind is cold, real cold. There are 114 photos on FishExplorer for St. Vrain State Park (Barbour Ponds). Most all of the water, except for some meadow type sections, consist of pocket water. found in the regulations booklet, and on signs posted around the border of the One is located in Pelican Camp Loop, The East Lake is open to the public from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after . Ice fishing is allowed on all ponds except Pelican Pond, which has an aeration system that makes ice extremely dangerous. All freshwater hydrants in Electric Only sites on Northside of park closed for winter. We had a pretty good trip out there and ended with 28 Bluefin Tuna from 30-110 pounds. Here's your fishing report for today the 13th of January for St Vrain Creek. All of the ponds are CLOSEDto boating. The fish survey isanalyzed for future use in stocking Blue Heron Reservoir is CLOSED to boatingfor the season. This stream is very cold with lots of slush ice. Its Siblings Tom and Mary Chaparro have been fishing buddies since the early days. Buildingand the largerPelican Pond spans the whole northeastern corner of the 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. We will get out an update on jackpot contenders and then for the next 3-day, Captain Drew will be out with the Prince of Words, Richie, doing the updates. I'll tell you about it tomorrow. We suggest holding off until it warms up a little.. 04/12/22 We are getting good reports from customers fishing the creek. 8/25/21 Stream levels remain unchanged and below normal. Coot Pond to the east and Yellowlegs to the south of Pintail may be accessed from this parking lot as well. ponds. If you were quick, you got two before it was all over. We base fly suggestions on imitating the most plentiful and most available insects and other foods at the particular time you are fishing. It can be tough to access the waters of the St. Vrain here, as most of it runs through steep canyon and the dense national park forest. St. Vrain River Float Trip with Colorado Trout Fisher. We'll let you know. Fishing Report COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE 6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216 (303) 297-1192 cpw.state.co.us Friday April 8th, 2022 News and Information . We caught 76 Bluefin tuna, some Yellowtail, and a Dorado. We continue to get a few good reports. Wild Basin Trail takes a sharp turn to the south about 1.5 miles from the trailhead, at the junction of the Campsite . 11/01/21 The stream is in good shape with good levels and clear water. Pumped. Please ask a ranger if you Most of the 08/17/22 The stream is flowing above normal levels but okay. We continue to get reports of fish being caught from our customers. Most anglers heading into the backcountry take only a minimum amount of fly fishing gear. We are going to make a move and go look for bigger and better. 225 with boots on. We received three good reports from customers this past week. Conditions are very dry, please be careful. Fish the upper sections of the stream. have any questions about the fishing regulations. Below Deckers, the river continues into Strontia Springs Reservoir before it once again flows through yet another beautiful canyon and finds itself flowing into Chatfield Reservoir on the South West Corner of the Denver Metro Area. There are good hatches taking place and you should be able to catch good numbers of trout. Good hatches continue to take place and we continue to get good reports. Bald Eagle To stay informed of fishing conditions and much more, please sign up for our Fishing eNews and Fishing Report. Stay hidden from the trout as best you can. You can St. Vrain Ponds Subscribe to Receive Fishing Report Updates Rating - Unknown This Colorado fishing area is a popular angling destination for catching Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, and Bluegill. I'm not kidding, this thing was a 1/4 mile long. spinners will also catch panfishwhen the trout leave them alone long enough. 11/09/21 The stream is still flowing at a normal level and clear. Fishing linesmust be attended at all times.. 09/29/21 Levels have fluctuated over the last week and are currently a little below normal. Fine, thanks. a safety rail circling the back side of the Barbour Ponds Camper Services 06/11/21 The stream is still too high to fish. Good winter hatches continue. 12/13/21 The stream is a little low and clear. All sections are turning out trout. 08/04/21 The stream is at a normal level and in good shape. Thanks for tuning in, have a great night. Children under 16 years of age are not required to have a fishing license. The water is cold but there are good midge hatches and you can catch trout. The stream levels are down below normal level and you do need to use caution to stay hidden as best you can. Pintail Pond is immedaitely east of Blue Heron and has a gazebo on the shoreline. of Bald Eagle Pond and the campground road is Red Tail Pond. Mahogany duns have started to hatch good. Trout fishing is excellent during the spring and fall. You can also access the North Fork below Button Rock Reservoir. Blue Heron has producedsome good sized Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Walleye/Saugeye on jigs and lures. 12/21/21 The stream is still a little low but okay. Definitely a slow start from morning through mid-day. Building. 02/29/23 The stream is flowing near a normal level but there is a lot of slush ice in the water. We didnt receive any reports from anyone this past week. Bluegill, Sunfish, Pumpkin Seed, and other smaller fish and panfish will do well on small jigs, flies, and spinning lures;anglers also have luck withsmall live bait on pondswhere it is legal to use bait. Call to report illegal fishing/hunting: 1-877-265-6648 (1-877-COLO-OGT) or: If you havent already done so, please give them an opportunity to prove their effectiveness to you. Trout fishing is very productive from fall through spring, especially forice-fishing. The fly fishing is great and so is the scenery! Team Galley was on it today, boy. So that is all. There is a lot of slush ice in the slower moving water. Get directions to access points, boat ramps, and real-time USGS stream flow data. St. Vrain Creek Fishing Report: February 22, 2019 - Runs and Riffles St. Vrain Creek Fishing Report: February 22, 2019 posted on : February 24, 2019 0 Comment Flows: 30.0 cfs Water Temp: 35 degrees F Water Clarity: Clear Outdoor Temp: 22 degrees Conditions: Snowing Successful Flies: Sz. Orders over a $100 are shipped free via Priority Mail. The fishing regulatory body for Colorado is Colorado Parks and Widlife. 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. Excellent cell phone coverage from nearby towers. This Front Range area gets a lot of visitors during the summer months. Current conditions, fishing reports, maps, water levels, boating, camping, articles, blogs, and photos. Okay we departed last night on Paul Hess's annual five day trip. 01/06/22 We still didnt get any reports from anyone this past week. The trout arent all that big, but when you catch a good one, you know you have done a good job or got lucky one or the other. Our recommendation is based on aspects about the weather conditions, moon phase & water conditions. to try a top water or flyfish for bass. Keep in mind our time tables cover the entire spectrum so the hatch at any one area may not be near as long as the period of time stated. Only human-propelled craft, sailboats, and boats with 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. They are there but currently in a funk. A little north and west of Boulder, the three sections of St. Vrain Creek are rife with rainbows, browns, and cutthroats. They are illegally stocked and a nuisance to other species being selectively raised in this fishery, please keep them). St. Vrain State Park Ponds (Barbour Ponds) CO Fishing Reports, Map & Hot Spots St. Vrain State Park Ponds (Barbour Ponds) Weld - Colorado 33 catches 339 followers 2 spots A total of 10 ponds offering bluegill, crappie, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, perch, catfish, walleye and rainbow trout. limits - still apply. Whatever stretch you decide to fish, the South Platte River offers some of the best fly fishing in the country. The ponds at St. Vrain State Park have been a favorite family fishing 05/25/21 The stream is high and stained from runoff. Small minnows can also be productive when searching for larger 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. 10/22/21 The stream is still in good shape with good hatches. Parking is not allowed on the side of the road anywhere within park boundaries, We are getting good reports from customers again. 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. 09/21/21 The water is still low but okay. Check out our interactive map of over 30,000 of the best places to fly fish in the US. Blue Heron has higher quality ice on the southeast half, but there is also open water and skim on the northwest half. The trail continues for 0.6 miles west from County Road 7 onto the LaFarge Proprty atSt. Vrain State Park; this trail will eventually connect to City of Longmont trails that are not yet under construction. FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $50, SHOP Hours: Mon Fri 9 AM 6 PM | Sat 9 AM 5 PM | Sun 10 AM-4 PM. There are hatches of Blue-winged olives, little Black Caddis, Little brown stoneflies, March Browns and midges. The stretch of river that flows through the town of Lyons can be fished year round. Wild trout forage on prolific hatches ranging from the legendary golden stone to insane numbers of caddis flies, and much more in between. All other inquiriescan call303-678-9402 to speak to a staff member. We had 29 anglers catch 95 Yellowtail, 24 Barracuda and 11 Calico Bass. 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 Western March Browns hatch during the month of April. The San Diego out of Seaforth Landing in San Diego,CA checked in with us today: 8 yellowtail and an assortment of bottom critters. We fished our first day of the 5 day offshore kelp hunting. There is a chance of thunderstorms today and then clearing thru Mon. But in the afternoon it was game on, on light breezers of yellowfin tuna. Go Mark. Parking and restrooms are available close by. The variety gives anglers a lot of options, making the park . 08/21/21 The creek is still in good shape. 07/05/22 Conditions are good. See current fishing conditions, free Colorado hatch chart and blog with our best fishing tips from local guides. All of the ponds are CLOSED to boating until March 1st or once the ice has completely thawed (which ever occurs last). 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. The St. Vrain Creek has three main forks that form the main stream. The St. Vrain Creek or St. Vrain river as it is sometimes referred to is still a place where a flyfisher can find solitude. Conditions reports for this lake are available when. Further west Take Highway 72 and look for the turnoffs and campground parking. 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.