Colorado Fishing Reports ยท Colorado Basin
Between Breckenridge and Dillon Reservoir, the Blue River runs along the recreation path through open space, with fall runs of reservoir fish.
Looking for the latest Blue River Above Dillon Reservoir 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 Blue River โ Above Dillon Reservoir.
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Above Dillon Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
We have no fresh report for this stretch. Expect low, clear, cold water. Midge and Baetis nymphs in sizes 20 to 22 and small streamers will cover it, and browns and kokanee move up from the reservoir in fall.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Above Dillon Reservoir, bring: Zebra Midge #20-22, RS2 Emerger #20-22, JuJu Baetis #20-22, Egg #14-16, Woolly Bugger #8-10, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Above Dillon Reservoir river details
| Access | Walk-in from the recreation path and open spaces between Breckenridge and the Dillon inlet. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 9,100 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 87 miles, roughly 1 hour 54 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Fall |
| Fish | Brown, brook and rainbow trout, plus kokanee in fall |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules, including salmon rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 5X to 6X tippet |
| Camping | Dillon Reservoir campgrounds (mostly closed by November) |
| Kids | Yes. Easy recreation path access. |
| Good to know | Fall fish moving up from the reservoir are the prize. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Icy.
Spring
Pre-runoff nymphing.
Summer
Dries in the pocket water.
Fall
Reservoir fish run up.
How to get there
Park along the Blue River recreation path north of Breckenridge.