What flies are hatching on the Yampa River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Yampa River include 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 67.4 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 67.4 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

67.4CFS

Discharge

0.99ft

Gauge Height

65.8°F

Water Temp

Updated 21 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

23.6 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

62°FOvercast

Wind 5 mph23.6 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

🌦️

Drizzle

68° / 52°

0.07"

Tomorrow

🌦️

Drizzle

71° / 48°

0.01"

Tue

🌧️

Rain

74° / 55°

0.08"

Wed

🌦️

Drizzle

80° / 55°

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: 67.4 CFS · 65.8°F · BWOs returning

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Yampa River · September · Early Fall

Full calendar →

🟢 Active now at 65.8°F water

Caddis

🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Pale Morning Dun

Select month

JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Caddis possible. September on the Yampa is the best-kept secret in Colorado fly fishing — large browns, zero pressure, fall colors, bugling elk.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

🟢 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.

SalmonflyGolden StoneflyCaddisPale Morning Dun

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Guides to help you fish Yampa River with more confidence.