--- title: Clear Creek Colorado Fly Fishing Report – November Flows and Late Fall Browns Near Golden description: Flows near 70 cfs and clear water make Clear Creek a prime late-fall fishery for Front Range anglers. See the pro rig, top 10 flies, and best access points from Golden to the canyon. image: https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hubfs/2025%20Spring%20River%20Report%20Banners%20Cards/Clear%20Creek%20Fly%20Fishing%20Report%20near%20Golden%20Colorado.png --- [Skip to content](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/clear-creek-colorado-fly-fishing-report-november-flows-and-late-fall-browns-near-golden-1#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 Creek](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/tag/clear-creek), - [River Report](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/tag/river-report), - [Colorado Front Range](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/tag/colorado-front-range), - [Golden Colorado Fly Fishing](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/tag/golden-colorado-fly-fishing), - [Most Popular](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/tag/most-popular), - [Best Fly Fishing Near Denver Today](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/tag/best-fly-fishing-near-denver-today), - [Fly Fishing Near Denver](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/tag/fly-fishing-near-denver) # Clear Creek Colorado Fly Fishing Report – November Flows and Late Fall Browns Near Golden - November 10, 2025 ![Tymothe Meskel](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(33).png) [Tymothe Meskel](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/author/tymothe-meskel) Welcome to Clear Creek, Colorado, where the trout are wily and the water is swift! This picturesque creek runs parallel to I-70 from Georgetown to Golden, offering easy access to some fantastic fly fishing spots.  ![Clear Creek Fly Fishing Report near Golden Colorado](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025%20Spring%20River%20Report%20Banners%20Cards/Clear%20Creek%20Fly%20Fishing%20Report%20near%20Golden%20Colorado.png?width=3200&height=2400&name=Clear%20Creek%20Fly%20Fishing%20Report%20near%20Golden%20Colorado.png) --- C Clear Creek in November is skinny, cold, and unforgiving in the best possible way. Flows are bottomed out across the corridor, the water is clear enough to count pebbles, and trout are holding tight in every soft pocket that still has a little depth. This is winter training camp. If your approach is sloppy, the creek will tell you instantly. If it’s sharp, you’ll find small but beautiful browns willing to eat midges all day. The upside of low flows: you get to sight fish nearly the entire river. The downside: they can see you just as well. --- ## Listen to the Podcast Technical\_Low\_Water\_Clear\_Creek\_Nymphing\_Tactics 4:47   --- ## 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** 23 to 46 CFS depending on stretch. Extremely low but very fishable. **Water Temp** High 30s to mid 40s by afternoon. **Air Temp** 35 to 55 degrees depending on the day. **Clarity** Very clear. **Crowds** Low to moderate. Dog walkers and cyclists in town-sections. **Best Times** 11 AM to 3 PM. **Fishing Type Scores** Dry Fly: ⭐️ Nymphing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Streamer: ⭐️⭐️ --- ## Five-Day Weather [GOLDEN WEATHER](https://forecast7.com/en/39d76n105d22/golden/?unit=us)   **Sunday** 35 to 42, sunny **Monday** 28 to 48, clouds **Tuesday** 31 to 47, clouds **Wednesday** 32 to 43, clouds **Thursday** 30 to 43, light snow --- ## Hatch Chart for November **Primary Hatch** Midges Colors: black, olive, cream Sizes: 20 to 26 **Secondary Hatch** BWOs Sizes: 20 to 22 **Tertiary** Micro stonefly nymphs (not hatching, but present) Sizes: 16 to 18 ### Download the Clear Creek Hatch Chart   --- ## Top 10 Flies for Clear Creek 1. Black Beauty 20 2. Mercury Midge 20 3. Zebra Midge 20 4. Top Secret Midge 22 5. RS2 Gray 20 6. WD40 Chocolate 20 7. Flashback PT 18 8. Rainbow Warrior 18 9. Micro Stone 16 10. Mini Leech Olive 12     --- ## Pro Rig of the Week Clear Creek Low-Water Double - Lead Fly: Mercury Midge 20 - Dropper: Flashback PT 18 - Tippet: 5.5X or 6X - Weight: One micro split - Indicator: Tiny yarn or a trimmed 1/2 inch Airlock **Guide Tip:** Cast from downstream angles only. Clear Creek fish slide sideways or vanish the second they see your silhouette. Kneel behind boulders and use the creek’s gradient to your advantage. --- ## Technique Tips **Seasonal Tip** Depth control is everything. At these flows, being one inch off the bottom kills the drift. **Dry Fly** Not reliable now. If you must, try a single midge late afternoon in town sections. **Nymphing** Sighted fish in shallow troughs. High-precision drifts with minimal weight. **Streamer** Sparse, tiny leeches swung through deeper pockets. Don’t expect numbers. --- ## Access Points Accurate and real, no invented labels. **1. Golden Clear Creek Path** Town section with deeper pockets and easier casting lanes. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **2. Clear Creek Canyon Pull-Offs (between Golden and Tunnel 1)** Pocket water, fast transitions, and tons of small browns. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **3. Lawson Picnic Area** Extremely low right now but still has a few deeper troughs. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ **4. Empire Headwaters Stretch** Colder and tighter, best fished mid-afternoon. Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ --- ## Local Regulations and Notes - Watch for icy rocks and shelf ice. - Stay off private property in canyon stretches. - Heavy road noise, light fishing pressure. - Golden town stretch can get busy with pedestrians.     --- ### FAQ **Q: Is Clear Creek fishable in November** A: Yes. Low and technical, but consistent with good drifts. **Q: Best tippet** A: 5.5X to 6X. **Q: Are there rising fish** A: Rarely. Almost entirely a nymph game. **Q: Should I bring streamers** A: Only if you like hunting for one or two aggressive fish. **Q: Best time of day** A: Midday when the creek warms slightly. **Q: Is the canyon windier** A: Yes. 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