What flies are hatching on the Frying Pan River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Frying Pan River include Midge, Blue-Winged Olive, Pale Morning Dun. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Frying Pan River?

The Frying Pan River is running at 72.9 CFS at the Near Ruedi (Tailwater) gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Frying Pan River fishable today?

Frying Pan River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 72.9 CFS at the Near Ruedi (Tailwater) gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Frying Pan River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Frying Pan River — Near Ruedi (Tailwater)

Marginal

72.9CFS

Discharge

1.20ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 26 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

23.61 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

38°FClear sky

Wind 7 mph23.61 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

63° / 31°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

65° / 36°

Mon

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Overcast

63° / 42°

Tue

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Overcast

64° / 44°

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: 72.9 CFS · BWOs at peak

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Frying Pan River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Frying Pan River · October · Fall

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JanDec

BWOs at peak (size 18-20). Midges picking up. Streamer fishing for aggressive large rainbows and browns. One of the most beautiful fall fisheries in Colorado. Fewer crowds after Labor Day.

Blue-Winged OliveMidgeStreamer

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About Frying Pan River

World-famous tailwater below Ruedi Reservoir near Basalt. Produces trophy-sized rainbows year-round. Extremely technical — small flies, light tippet, selective fish.

MidgeBlue-Winged OlivePale Morning DunCaddis

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