--- title: "Blue River Fly Report – Below Green Mountain (Sept 23, 2025): Tricos & Tough Water" description: Flows are 6 CFS and clear below Green Mountain. Trout are spooky but feeding on Tricos and BWOs. Nymphs and micro bugs are critical. image: https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hubfs/Blue%20River%20-%20The%20Blue%20Rivers%20turquoise%20waters%20set%20against%20a%20mountainous%20horizon.png --- [Skip to content](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/blue-river-fly-report-below-green-mountain-sept-23-2025-tricos-tough-water#main-content) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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Clear water and medium angling pressure mean spooky trout, limited holding water, and very technical conditions. This is one of those stretches where stealth, long leaders, and micro bugs are non-negotiable. If you fish it, expect a grind: tiny Tricos and BWOs in the mornings, small nymph rigs through seams, and the occasional trout willing to swipe at a micro-streamer in deeper pockets. --- ### Listen to the Podcast Tactical\_Playbook\_for\_Painfully\_Low\_Water\_\_Fly\_Fishing\_the\_Blue 12:02   **Rise Beyond Fly Fishing – Blue River Dispatch** Flows are minimal, trout are tough, but we break down how to still pull fish from this challenging tailwater with stealth and precision. --- ### Conditions Summary ![rise beyond fly fihsing company in denver colorado a guide rating for a stream. Good is 5 trout. This rating is for 2 trout. So challenging fishing conditions.](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Guide%20Ratings/Guide%20Rating%20(800%20x%20175%20px)%20(4).png?width=800&height=175&name=Guide%20Rating%20(800%20x%20175%20px)%20(4).png) - **Flow Rate:** 6 CFS — extremely low, technical fishing only - **Water Temp:** High 30s°F mornings, creeping up slowly with sun - **Air Temp:** Upper 30s°F dawn, climbing into 60s by afternoon - **Clarity:** Crystal clear — trout spook easily - **Best Times:** 7–10 AM for Tricos; 4–7 PM for BWOs if clouds roll in - **Fishing Pressure:** Medium — low flows concentrate fish and anglers - **Star Rating:** ⭐⭐ — very tough, but rewarding if you’re dialed in --- ### Hatch Chart – September (Below Green Mountain) | Insect Group | Presence | | --- | --- | | Tricos | ⭐⭐⭐ | | BWOs | ⭐⭐ | | Midges | ⭐⭐ | | Caddis | ⭐ | | PMDs | ⭐ | *Notes:* Tricos are the main dry-fly play. BWOs appear on cloudy days; midges fill the gaps subsurface.   ### Download the Blue River Hatch Chart   --- ### Flies to Tie On **Nymphs / Emergers** - WD-40 (#20-22) - RS2 (#20-22, gray/olive) - JuJu Baetis (#20-22) - Zebra Midge (#22-24) **Dries / Terrestrials** - Trico Spinner (#22-24) - Parachute Adams (#20-22) - BWO Cripple (#20) - Small Ant (#18, sparingly) **Streamers** - Slumpbuster (#8-10, black/olive) - Mini Leech (#12, natural tones) - RS2 Soft Hackle (#18 swung in seams)     --- ### Tactical Playbook - **Morning (7–10 AM):** Focus on Trico spinners and micro-droppers in soft water. - **Midday:** Nymph tiny baetis/midge patterns; keep weight light and drifts perfect. - **Evening (4–7 PM):** BWOs on cloudy evenings, micro-streamers in deeper runs. - **Rig Note:** 12–14 ft leaders with 6X–7X tippet; stealth is everything. --- ### Access & Flow Zones - **Below the Dam:** Most productive runs, though heavily pressured. - **Public pull-offs downstream:** Skinny water, but sight-fishing opportunities. - **Deeper pockets & tailouts:** Best bet for streamer swings. --- ### FAQs – Blue River (Below Green Mountain) **Q: Is it worth fishing at 6 CFS?** A: Only if you like technical, sight-fishing challenges. 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