Colorado Fishing Reports ยท South Platte Basin
Bear Creek runs from Evergreen through Morrison in a series of parks just west of Denver. It is a pleasant small stream that struggles with summer heat.
Looking for the latest Bear Creek Morrison river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Bear Creek โ Morrison.
Current flows
Heads up: Local guides are asking anglers to give Bear Creek a rest this fall after a hard, hot summer.
Wind forecast
Morrison fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water temperatures are back to safe levels after a hard summer, but local guides are asking anglers to give these fish a rest this fall.
If you do go, fish small midges and perdigons in the deeper pools, handle fish quickly and keep them wet. We would point you to Clear Creek or Waterton Canyon instead for now.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Morrison, bring: Zebra Midge #18-22, Perdigon #18-20, Elk Hair Caddis #16-18, Parachute Adams #18-20, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Morrison river details
| Access | Morrison town park and Jefferson County open-space parks upstream, such as Lair o' the Bear and O'Fallon. Some of the creek in town is private. |
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| Elevation | About 5,800 to 6,500 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 27 miles, roughly 37 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Brown and rainbow trout |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 5X to 6X tippet |
| Camping | None |
| Kids | Yes. Small, gentle water with parks and picnic spots. |
| Good to know | It heats up badly in summer, so fish mornings then. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Midges on warm days.
Spring
BWOs.
Summer
Early mornings only. The fish are stressed by heat.
Fall
Browns color up.
How to get there
Park at Lair o' the Bear Park or in Morrison along Highway 74.