Today
65°F
Partly Sunny
W 5 mph · 0% precip
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Today’s verdict
Current River Conditions
As of (21 days ago)
This intel is a couple of weeks old — conditions may have shifted.
As of ~3 weeks ago, the river was fishing well.
The Roaring Fork is fishing well this fall — the upper stretch from Aspen down to Basalt is running clear and earning a solid 7 out of 10. Caddis are the main food source on the menu right now, and conditions look very similar to what was reported a few weeks back, suggesting a stable, fishable window.
Caddis are the primary hatch to focus on right now. This has been a consistent theme through the fall season, so having caddis patterns in your box is a must before heading out.
Hatches
556 CFS is on the low side for October — this stretch typically runs 565–761 CFS.
With flows lower than usual, wading is generally easier and more forgiving — but beds still shift and cold water saps strength fast, so read the water, stay within your limits, and check conditions on-site. You remain responsible for your own safety.
At 48°F, the water is in the prime range for trout — cold enough to fish and to handle fish safely.
Weather
68°F
Wind SW 5 mph
Sunrise 7:35 AM · Sunset 6:10 PM
Observed (2 hours ago)
NWS / weather.gov · fetched 15:01
Today
65°F
Partly Sunny
W 5 mph · 0% precip
Tonight
42°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
N 0 to 5 mph · 37% precip
Tomorrow
56°F
Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 5 mph · 56% precip
Conditions are estimates from USGS data. Always assess on-site conditions and use your own judgment.
The Glenwood Springs gauge sits at the mouth of the Roaring Fork, below the Aspen-to-Carbondale float and wade water that draws anglers all season. It reports both flow and water temperature, so the read reflects the volume and warmth of the whole river as it finishes its run to the Colorado.
Location
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Fast Colorado freestone flowing from high country through Basalt and Glenwood Springs, with pocket water and productive lower reaches. Target species include Rainbow, brown, cutthroat and whitefish. Good public access, though floating becomes the efficient method on larger lower sections. Productive timing is Spring before runoff, July through fall, and selected winter reaches. Major hatches and foods include Caddis, BWOs, PMDs, green drakes, golden stones and midges. Common approaches are Dry-dropper and nymph rigs dominate; streamers work well during runoff edges and fall. Regulations, access rules and water conditions vary by reach, so anglers should review current agency information and the linked local reports before fishing.
48°FWater temp
65° / 42°Weather