7-22-2025 Colorado River Fishing Report
7.22.25 THE UPPER C IS THE PLACE TO BE As I was navigating where to fly fish recently here in the Eagle Valley, the dog days of summer had me wondering where to go. … Read more
The Gore River
Coming from the East, you know you’re close to Vail when you crest Vail Pass on I-70. In your excitement to get on the river, you’ve probably overlooked the first tributary of Gore Creek … Read more
Eagle River Seasons
Fishing The Eagle River Fly Fishing Through The Fall On The Eagle River, Colorado Fall can be some of the best fly fishing of the year on the Eagle River, here in the Vail … Read more
Colorado River, Colorado
Fly Fishing The Colorado River in Colorado The Colorado River, in its entirety, spans five U.S. states before entering Mexico and emptying into the Pacific Ocean. That’s 1,450 river miles. We lucky Coloradans have … Read more
Roaring Fork River
The Roaring Fork River is a beautiful river in part of the most scenic part of Colorado. Running south to north from Aspen and meeting the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, “The Fork” is … Read more
The Frying Pan
The Frying Pan is a tailwater tributary to the Roaring Fork River. It’s origins start above Ruedi Reservoir as three tributaries – The North Fork, South Fork and Lime Creek but it’s primarily fished … Read more
7-22-2025 Colorado River Fishing Report
7.22.25 THE UPPER C IS THE PLACE TO BE As I was navigating where to fly fish recently here in the Eagle Valley, the dog days of summer had me wondering where to go. … Read more
7-16-25 Eagle River Fishing Report
KEEP EM WET, KEEP EM IN THE NET AND WHEN NESS, LEAVE EM ALONE Here at Hills Discount Flies we encourage ethical fishing in many ways. Flyfishing the numerous waters available here in the … Read more
7-8-25 Eagle River Report
ADAPT AND SUCCEED, AND BE SURE TO MATCH THE HATCH! The end of the runoff was mistakenly reported! It’s skinny, real skinny, so get skinny! Remove a few extra items from your boat, remove … Read more
7.1.25 Eagle River Report
Well runoff came, and when you read this, runoff will have went here for the Eagle River in the Vail Valley. The fly fishing has been fantastic! We did see the Eagle River reach … Read more
Eagle River Report – Week of 6/3/2025
Low water, high water, clear water, and muddy water. One thing they all have in common is that they all have trout in them that eat bugs. GO FISHING Spring runoff is NOT a … Read more
Popular Fishing Flies for Colorado Fly Fishing in 2025
Here are some of the most popular fly fishing flies for fish specific to Colorado waters. Parachute Adams This versatile dry fly imitates a wide range of mayflies and other insects and is a … Read more