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# Cache la Poudre River March Fly Fishing Report | Modern Fly Reports March 2025

- March 19, 2025

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Flowing through Colorado’s stunning Front Range, the Cache la Poudre River is a rugged, scenic waterway known as Colorado’s only Wild and Scenic River.

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March on the **Cache la Poudre River** is a **game of patience and precision**—low flows, clear water, and **trout that are just waking up from their winter daze**. The canyon **remains cold**, but as you move closer to Fort Collins, the **warmer afternoon sun** starts to **trigger better feeding activity**. This time of year, it’s **less about catching numbers and more about playing the conditions right**.

**Midges and Baetis** are the main event, and **nymphing is still king**. **Dry fly action?** Limited, but on the right **cloudy afternoon, BWOs might make an appearance**. **Streamer fishing?** You’re better off waiting for April. If you’re looking for **solitude, crisp mountain air, and a technical but rewarding challenge**, the **Poudre won’t disappoint**.

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## **Conditions Summary**

**![rise beyond fly fihsing company in denver colorado a guide rating for a stream. Good is 5 trout. This rating is for 3 trout. So good or semi challenging fishing conditions.](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Guide%20Ratings/Guide%20Rating%20(800%20x%20175%20px)%20(3).png?width=800&height=175&name=Guide%20Rating%20(800%20x%20175%20px)%20(3).png)**

- **Flow Rate**: 50-70 CFS (Low and technical)
- **Water Temperature**: 35-40°F
- **Clarity**: **Crystal clear—stealth required**
- **Best Times**: Late morning to mid-afternoon
- **Star Rating**: ⭐⭐⭐ (3/5 – Low flows and cold temps make it challenging, but it’s improving)

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## **River Flow Chart**

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**Source:** [Colorado DWR River Station Reports](https://dwr.state.co.us/Tools/Stations)

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## **Cache la Poudre Hatch Chart**

| Month | Primary Hatches | Effective Patterns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **February ** | Midges, Winter Stones | Zebra Midge (#20-24), RS2 (#20-22), Pat’s Rubber Legs (#12-14) |
| **March ** | Midges, Baetis (BWO) | Black Beauty (#20-24), Blue Wing Olive (#18-22), Pheasant Tail (#16-20) |
| **April ** | Baetis, Caddis, Midges | Elk Hair Caddis (#16-18), RS2 (#20-22), Pat’s Rubber Legs (#12-14) |

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## **Top Flies for the Week**

- **Dry Fly**: [Blue Wing Olive (#18-22)](https://risebeyondflyfishing.shop/collections/dry-flies) – **Best on overcast afternoons when BWOs start popping**.
- **Nymph**: [Pheasant Tail (#16-20)](https://risebeyondflyfishing.shop/collections/hoppers) – **Great Baetis imitation, deadly in slower seams**.
- **Streamer**: [Mini Leech (#10-12)](https://risebeyondflyfishing.shop/collections/streamers) – **Not prime streamer time, but a slow-drifted leech might move a fish**.

 

 

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## **Tips for Fly Fishing the Cache la Poudre in March**

### **Seasonal Tip**

**Slow and deep is the key**—trout **aren’t chasing food aggressively yet, so make every drift count**.

### **Dry Fly**

Limited, but **watch for Baetis on cloudy afternoons in softer seams**.

### **Nymphing**

**The best option**—stick with **small midges and Baetis patterns fished deep and slow**.

### **Streamer Fishing**

**Not great right now**, but **dead-drifting a small leech can work in deep pools**.

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## **Access Points**

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### **Poudre Canyon (Lower Section – Gateway Natural Area)**

- **Description**: **Slower-moving water with easier wading access**.
- **Why Fish Here**: **Less pressured than areas near Fort Collins**.
- **Locals’ Rating**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

### **Poudre Canyon (Upper Section – Above Mishawaka)**

- **Description**: **Faster water, classic pocket water fishing**.
- **Why Fish Here**: **More structure, but harder to fish in winter conditions**.
- **Locals’ Rating**: ⭐⭐⭐

### **Urban Section (Fort Collins Area)**

- **Description**: **Mild winter water temps, easier access, but more anglers**.
- **Why Fish Here**: **Trout start feeding earlier in the year here**.
- **Locals’ Rating**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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## **Local Regulations and Notes on Landowner Rights**

- **Artificial flies and lures only in certain sections—check local regulations**.
- **Private property is scattered throughout—watch for posted signs**.
- **Flows are low—avoid excessive wading to prevent spooking fish**.

The **Cache la Poudre is waking up**, and while it’s still **cold and technical**, those who **fish smart, stay stealthy, and time it right** can **find success**.

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