What flies are hatching on the Bear Creek right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Bear Creek include Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis, Yellow Sally Stonefly. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Bear Creek?

The Bear Creek is running at 5.82 CFS at the Above Evergreen gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Bear Creek fishable today?

Yes — Bear Creek is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 5.82 CFS at the Above Evergreen gauge.

Bear Creek Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Bear Creek — Above Evergreen

Fishable

5.82CFS

Discharge

4.15ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

24.62 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

74°FClear sky

Wind 8 mph24.62 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

93° / 65°

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

94° / 65°

Sun

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Overcast

98° / 67°

Mon

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Overcast

100° / 74°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 5.82 CFS · Yellow Sally Stoneflies

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Bear Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Bear Creek · July · Summer

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JanDec

Yellow Sally Stoneflies (size 14). Caddis (size 14-16). Terrestrials (ants #18, beetles) mid-day. Summer prime time if flows are 20-80 CFS sweet spot.

Yellow SallyCaddisStoneflyTerrestrials

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About Bear Creek

Denver-area gem. Short drive from the metro, smaller and approachable. Perfect for beginners learning to wade and read water.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddisYellow Sally Stonefly

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Bear Creek with more confidence.