River Report
Report Bugs Weather Map River Rating: River Flow: 108 cfs Current Temp: 75°F 
River Statistics:
Above 4 mile Canyon
Current:   238 cfs
6 Hrs Ago:   243 cfs
12 Hrs Ago:   191 cfs
24 Hrs Ago:   183 cfs
Gage Height:   2.86 ft

Boulder
Current:   263 cfs
6 Hrs Ago:   212 cfs
12 Hrs Ago:   285 cfs
24 Hrs Ago:   212 cfs
Gage Height:   2.73 ft

» Nederland
Current:   108 cfs
6 Hrs Ago:   97 cfs
12 Hrs Ago:   102 cfs
24 Hrs Ago:   110 cfs
Gage Height:   1.74 ft

The Creek is banging upstream of the falls. MM 32 up to MM29 for sure. High at times the flows here will be the most consistent foe the next couple weeks. Slight stain in the water from the falls down to 4 Mile then dirty from 4 Mile through town. Warm days have heated up the fishing, and the entire creek is in play from town to town. The water is staring to be pretty heavy from 4Mile up to the falls: North Boulder Creek is thumping pretty good. The flows upstream of the falls are much clearer and lower than below the falls, and there are a couple of new beaver dams creating some interesting habitat. Streamers and san juans have fished good in the stained waters; while midges, stones, and baetis are taking fish upstream. Try a shallow two fly nymph rig, or dry dropper. Stones are hatching sporadically, midges in the mornings and evenings, and baetis through the mid day hours. Flows have been jumping up as our low level snow starts to melt off, and the fish are spreading out for sure. Look for the whole creek to be in play from here on out. A good mix of bugs, and plenty of water to fish, the season is here. Don't be fooled by the stained water. The fires up 4 Mile several years ago are making for some sloppy run off through the Four Mile Canyon. This water only affects the lower 2 miles of Boulder Creek. There are 10 miles of water up the canyon, and the upper sections are waking up and the fishing is taking off. Must have flies are: small stones, san juans, rainbow warriors, cdc comparadun baetis, small PMX's, and small black streamers. If you see the waters start to get more off colored or stained, add larger flies or more flash into the mix. Upstream of the falls, flows are starting to increase as Barker is close to full. Look for the upper reaches to fish best from now through June. Town can be good through run off if the clarity holds. Call the shop for the latest daily report.
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