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# Clear Creek Fly Fishing Report – Skinny Flows, Tricos & Tough Trout (Sept 15, 2025)

- September 15, 2025

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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. 

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Clear Creek is running skinny but fishable. Think **technical small-fly fishing** in pocket water with spooky browns. Morning trico clouds are still in play, and terrestrials along the banks can coax some fun eats. Don’t expect easy fishing—it’s **2-star water right now**, and success comes to those who move, cover water, and fish light rigs.

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## At-a-Glance Conditions

![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)

**Rating:**  (tough, low flows, small windows of action)  
**Flow (CFS):** 34.6 near Empire | 88.4 near Golden  
**Water Temp:** Mid–50s to mid–60s °F  
**Air Temp:** Highs mid–60s to mid–70s °F  
**Clarity:** Clear  
**Best Times:** 7:30–11 AM | Evenings  
**Fishing Pressure:** Medium (lighter weekdays, weekends near Golden busy)  
**Top Flies:** Trico Spinner #22 | Two-Bit Hooker #16 | Black Bugger #10

 

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Our on-the-ground look at Clear Creek this week: why flows are skinny, how to fish tricos without pulling your hair out, and what setups actually work in tight canyon water.

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## Weather Snapshot

[GOLDEN WEATHER](https://forecast7.com/en/39d76n105d22/golden/?unit=us)

Cool mornings, with afternoon clouds/rain chances, and highs in the 65–75°F range.

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## Skinny Hatch Chart (Current + 2 Months)

| Month | Midges | BWOs | PMDs | Tricos | Caddis | Terrestrials |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **July** | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| **August** | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| **September** | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | — | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ |

 

### Download the Clear Creek Hatch Chart

 

 

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## Flies for Clear Creek

- **Dry Setup:** Trico Spinner #22, 12–14’ leader, 6X.
- **Nymph Setup:** Two-Bit Hooker #16 + RS2 #20, 18” dropper, 5X fluoro.
- **Streamer Setup:** Black Bugger #10 or Mini Leech, stripped slow through pockets.
- **Pro Rig (Guide’s Pick):** Hopper-dropper with Amy’s Ant #14 + RS2 #20 dropper.

 

 

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## Access Points

| Spot | Why Fish Here | Parking | Wading | Crowds | Overall |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Golden Canyon Section** | Easy access, weekend crowds, classic riffle-run | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | ⭐⭐⭐☆ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | ⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| **Lawson Stretch** | Pocket water, tight-line heaven | ⭐⭐⭐☆ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | ⭐⭐☆☆☆ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| **Empire** | Cooler water, fewer anglers, small-fly technical | ⭐⭐☆☆☆ | ⭐⭐⭐☆ | ⭐⭐☆☆☆ | ⭐⭐☆☆☆ |

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## FAQ – Fly Fishing Clear Creek

**When’s the best time to fish Clear Creek in September?**  
Mornings for tricos and terrestrials in the evenings. Midday is slower.

**What flies are producing?**  
Trico spinners, RS2s, Two-Bit Hookers, and small buggers in shady seams.

**Is Golden crowded?**  
Yes on weekends. Canyon sections upstream toward Lawson are quieter.

**What’s the biggest challenge right now?**  
Low flows—fish are spooky. Long leaders, 6X, and stealthy wading required.

**Any special regs?**  
Standard state regs apply. Barbless hooks recommended.

 

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