If rivers could nap, the Dream Stream would be snoring.
The crowds are gone, the wind’s picking up, and the fish that survived the madness of October are sliding back into their lies to recover and feed. It’s quieter now—except for the sound of your fly line cutting through 30 mph gusts.


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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 2 trout. So challenging fishing conditions.

Flows around 65 CFS ↓, water temps 41–45 °F, air temps 28–60 °F, crystal clear.
Pressure is light mid-week and moderate on sunny weekends. Browns are wrapping up their spawn; rainbows and cutbows are drifting behind them picking up eggs and midges.

Flow: 65 CFS ↓
Water Temp: 41–45 °F
Air Temp: 28–60 °F
Clarity: Gin clear
Pressure: Light–moderate
Best Times: 10 AM–3 PM
Dry Fly Score: ⭐⭐
Nymph Score: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Streamer Score: ⭐⭐⭐

Conditions Note:
Fish are hunkered deep and yes... expect many neigbors. Expect picky takes and the occasional surprise from a rainbow in full recovery mode.

 


Hatch Chart

  • Midges #22–26 | All day | Double midge rigs under 6X tippet
  • Blue-Winged Olives #20–22 | 11 AM–2 PM | Drift emergers just under film
  • Egg Patterns #14–16 | All day | Behind redds and riffles, avoid active reds

 

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Top Flies for Late October / Early November

Dry Flies

  • Parachute Adams #20 – Reliable BWO match when wind pauses
  • Griffith’s Gnat #24 – Tiny midge clusters in slow slicks
  • BWO Cripple #22 – For glassy flats midday

Nymphs

  • Juju Baetis #20 – Best for deep seams mid-afternoon
  • Black Beauty #22 – Staple trailing midge all day
  • Egg Pattern #14 (Peach or Pink) – Rainbows can’t resist

Streamer

  • Mini Leech #12 (Black) – Slow crawl through deep bends 2–4 PM
 

 


Tips for Fishing the Dream Stream

  • Avoid walking through gravel redds—fish around them, not on them.
  • Use long 10–12 ft leaders, 6X tippet.
  • Target tailouts and deeper slots behind structure.
  • Add subtle movement to egg-midge rigs in low flow.
  • Bring layers: wind here has an agenda.
 

 


Access Points

Charlie Meyers SWA Parking: quick walk to the bend, easy access, heavy pressure weekends
Coyote Run: deep bend, great nymph water, less traffic
Lower Bridge: consistent Baetis hatches mid-day
Upper Dream: slower water, big browns recovering post-spawn


Local Regulations & Notes

Artificial flies only.
Catch-and-release encouraged post-spawn.
Avoid redds in gravel shallows.
Check CPW Fishing Reports for updates.


FAQ

Q: Are the Kokanee salmon still running?
A: No — the run is finished for the season; any left are ghosts in bright armor.

Q: What’s the best rig right now?
A: Juju Baetis to Black Beauty to Egg on 6X fluoro, indicator set 2 ft above bottom.

Q: Best time of day?
A: 11 AM–3 PM once sun warms the flats.

Q: Streamer game worth it?
A: Yes — if you can cast in wind; use small leeches and patience.

Q: Can you still see fish?
A: Yes — clear water makes it visual and technical.

 

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