Ready to clear out extra fishing gear or score some great deals? Join us Sunday, May 17 for Aspen Outfitting’s 4th Annual Fly Fishing Gear Swap in Woody Creek — a day of swapping gear, meeting the guides, BBQ, local beer, and live music. Have gear to sell? Bring it to our location at the St. Regis by May 1, or call (970) 925-3406 to arrange a drop-off.
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 7/7/23
Summer fishing is here! After a significant drop in flows last week the water is still coming down, but at a slower pace. Water clarity is has gotten significantly better, so downsize tippet and fish more natural imitations than you were during high water. Water temperatures at maroon creek have been fluctuating from the mid 40’s early in the morning up to the mid 50’s in the afternoon (water temps are slightly higher at emma). This temperature range means that caddis hatches are starting to happen mid morning and again later in the evening. PMD’s have started hatching in good numbers lower down on the Roaring Fork, and we expect them to make their way up the valley soon with more warm weather in the forecast. Though they aren’t hatching much up valley yet, there are lots of green drake nymphs crawling around too. Lastly, we’ve been seeing the occasional Golden Stonefly flying around! This wide variety of insect life has made the fishing great, and also gives us the opportunity to catch fish on nymphs and dry flies! If you’re not fishing, you should be!
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 4/21/23
After increased flows and decreased visibility last week, flows have settled back down and the water has cleared up with this colder weather! Colder temps this week should keep these conditions stable. That means some of the bigger bugs that were working last week are still in play, but smaller midge and baetis patterns are back on the menu!
Past Event – See our 4th Annual Fly Fishing Gear Swap – May 17, 2026 – link below
Past Event – See our 4th Annual Fly Fishing Gear Swap – May 17, 2026 – https://aspenoutfitting.com/tag/gear-swap/
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 3/17/23
If you didn’t get a chance to do some fishing this past week, get out there this weekend! We have another front moving in at the beginning of next week, but the weekend is shaping up to be warm, sunny and glorious. Water temperatures should be on the rise, and the fish will be active. On sunny days with low water make sure you’re being stealthy, downsizing tippet and wearing sunscreen!
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 3/3/23
Conditions have remained consistent this past week, and so has the fishing! Leading with perdigons, two bit hookers and Pat’s Runt Stones (size 14-16) and trailing small midge and baeits imitations has been the ticket. Fly selection is important, but we’re finding that fish are eating pretty readily as long as you get a good, drag free drift!
Past Event – See our 4th Annual Fly Fishing Gear Swap – May 17, 2026 – link below
Past Event – See our 4th Annual Fly Fishing Gear Swap – May 17, 2026 https://aspenoutfitting.com/tag/gear-swap/
Past Event – See our 4th Annual Fly Fishing Gear Swap – May 17, 2026 – link below
Past Event – See our 4th Annual Fly Fishing Gear Swap – May 17, 2026 https://aspenoutfitting.com/tag/gear-swap/
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 1/20/23
Going into the last 10 days of January, the fishing has been great! With cold temperatures and low flows in the Upper Fork, the fish are stacked up in slower, deeper water. Focus on deep holes and eddies near natural structure for the best results. During this time of the year, when you find one fish, you often find many — so make sure to cover water until you find success.
Aspen Outfitting Company’s Upper Roaring Fork River Report 1/14/23
Flows and Water Clarity The Roaring Fork is running low and clear. Flows are 26 cfs below Maroon Creek and 239 cfs at Emma. Overview Winter is in full swing in the upper Roaring Fork valley and the fishing has been great! With cold temperatures and low flows in the Upper Fork, the fish are stacked up in slower, deeper … Read More
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