Late August is already here and what a summer it has been on the Green. River temperatures are around 58 degrees Fahrenheit. Nighttime river flows are around 1,400 CFS, daytime flows are around 2,100 CFS, and evening flows are around 2,200 CFS.

I have never seen a summer where Red Creek did not blow out the lower river, but the lower river has been clear and fishable since June. There was a slight lull in the dry fly fishing for a little while, but the hot and dry weather has fish searching for hoppers, ants, and beetles. Early in the morning there is a good amount of midge and pseudo activity on the A and B sections of the river and tricos down on C. With the increasing flows the early morning and evening streamer bite has been great. The nymphing continues to be productive with scuds, midges, small mayflies, and San Juan worms.

With Labor Day just around the corner and Summer dwindling, less and less people will be making their way to the river. Enjoy the late Summer and early Fall fishing while you can.