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# Cheesman Canyon Fly Fishing Report – June 2025 Smart Trout, Tight Tactics

- June 6, 2025

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## **Cheesman Canyon Fly Fishing Report – June 2025**

There’s no room for half-measures in **Cheesman Canyon**—this is a proving ground. If you're not bringing your A-game, you're just hiking in waders. But for those willing to match the hatch, lengthen their tippet, and crawl along granite boulders like a stealthy heron, the rewards are massive.

Flows have leveled off, clarity is superb, and it’s dry-dropper heaven by late morning. Hatches are subtle but steady. Fish are spooky, smart, and as dialed in as a physics professor with tenure.

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Cheesman Canyon Fly Fishing Report\_ June 2025

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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:** 195 CFS (ideal for the canyon)
- **Water Temperature:** 45–50°F
- **Air Temp:** Highs in mid-60s, light breeze
- **Clarity:** Gin clear—stealth is key
- **Best Times:** **10:30 AM – 2:30 PM**  
  ⭐ Best dry fly action mid-morning to early afternoon

 

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### **Cheesman Hatch Chart (June, May, April)**

| Fly Type | June | May | April |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Blue Wing Olive (BWO) | ✔️ Late Morning | ✔️ Thick Hatches | ✔️ All Day |
| Midges | ✔️ All Day | ✔️ All Day | ✔️ Peak |
| Caddis | ✔️ Emerging | ✔️ Afternoon | ❌ Not Present |
| PMDs | ✔️ Sparse | ❌ | ❌ |
| Ants / Beetles | ✔️ Midday | ❌ | ❌ |

## **Top 3 Flies for June**

**![20240412_131105](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20240412_131105.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=20240412_131105.jpg)**

 

**Dry Fly:** Parachute BWO (#20–22)  
**Nymph:** Top Secret Midge (#22–24)  
**Streamer:** Slumpbuster Olive (#8–10) – Tight strips near the canyon walls

---

### **Tips Fly Fishing in Cheesman Canyon**

- **Best Time to Fish:** Focus on **10:30 AM – 2:30 PM** for dry fly action and nymphing in transition water.
- Watch for subtle **BWO sippers** near slack water seams.
- Run a **dry-dropper rig** with long 6x tippet into shadowy tailouts.
- Stealth is everything—**ditch bright clothing**, stay low, and avoid false casts.
- Streamers early or late can pull big fish from behind ledges, but keep it subtle.

---

## **Access Points**

**![20240412_131105](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20240412_131105.jpg?width=500&height=500&name=20240412_131105.jpg)**

### **1. Gill Trailhead**

- **Why Fish Here:** Prime access to upper canyon pools
- **What to Expect:** Moderate hike, excellent dry-dropper water
- **Location:** Google Maps – Gill Trail *(for reference only)*
- **Rating:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

### **2. Canyon Middle Section**

- **Why Fish Here:** Slightly less pressured, deep green pools
- **What to Expect:** Longer walk, but epic sight fishing
- **Rating:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

### **3. Cheesman Reservoir Tailwater**

- **Why Fish Here:** Cold, consistent flows and educated trout
- **What to Expect:** Big rewards for patient anglers
- **Rating:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

---

### **Local Regulations and Landowner Notes**

- Barbless hooks are recommended.
- Pack out your trash—no bins on trail.
- Respect other anglers’ space—this canyon runs tight.

---

### **FAQ on Cheesman Canyon**

**What makes Cheesman different than Deckers?**  
**Cheesman Canyon fly fishing** is far more technical, with clearer water, spookier trout, and tougher access. It’s ideal for stealthy, skilled anglers. Deckers is easier to reach and less demanding.

**Can I bring a beginner here?**  
Only if they like being humbled. This isn’t beginner-friendly water—but it’s a great place to watch and learn.

**Are dry flies working in June?**  
Yes. **BWOs**, sparse **PMDs**, and even **terrestrials** are seeing action from mid-morning into the afternoon.

**What rod setup is best?**  
4–5 weight rods with **12-foot leaders**, **5x or 6x tippet**, and a **light touch**. Bring a second rod rigged with streamers for first light.

**![Animas River (1600 x 900 px) (12)](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Animas%20River%20(1600%20x%20900%20px)%20(12).png?width=800&height=450&name=Animas%20River%20(1600%20x%20900%20px)%20(12).png)**

 

 

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