What flies are hatching on the Yampa River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Yampa River include Salmonfly, Golden Stonefly, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Yampa River?

The Yampa River is running at 47.6 CFS at the Steamboat Springs gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Yampa River fishable today?

Yampa River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 47.6 CFS at the Steamboat Springs gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Yampa River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Yampa River — Steamboat Springs

Unfishable

47.6CFS

Discharge

0.85ft

Gauge Height

68.4°F

Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

23.62 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Voluntary Catch-and-Release Advisory

Water temperature is at or above 65°F. At these temperatures trout are physiologically stressed and have a higher post-release mortality rate. Consider waiting for cooler conditions — early morning or evening — or choosing a tailwater with regulated temperatures.

Local Weather

68°FClear sky

Wind 1 mph23.62 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

🌦️

Drizzle

93° / 55°

0.02"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

91° / 62°

Sun

☁️

Overcast

90° / 64°

Mon

🌧️

Rain

98° / 60°

0.53"

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: 47.6 CFS · 68.4°F · Post-runoff prime time. Caddis

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Yampa River · July · Summer

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🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

CaddisPale Morning Dun

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JanDec

⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving

Post-runoff prime time. Caddis (size 14-16) heavy. PMDs (size 16-18) morning. Salmonfly late stragglers possible early July. The Yampa in July is at its best and sees a fraction of Front Range pressure.

PMDCaddis

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Yampa River

The Yampa is Northwest Colorado's best-kept secret — strong Salmonfly and Golden Stonefly hatches, large brown trout, and a fraction of the pressure of the Front Range rivers.

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