Colorado Fishing Reports ยท Colorado Basin
Through Avon and Edwards the Eagle River is a mid-sized freestone with town-park access and active fish in the fall.
Looking for the latest Eagle River Avon 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 Eagle River โ Avon.
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Avon fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
BWOs and midges are hatching and fish are active. Fish an RS2 or Rainbow Warrior below a BWO parachute or Adams.
Late morning until dark is the window, and afternoons bring the best chance at rising fish. On cloudy days hang an emerger behind the dry.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Avon, bring: RS2 Emerger #18-20, Rainbow Warrior #16-20, Parachute Adams #16-20, Barr', s Emerger #18-20, Zebra Midge #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Avon river details
| Access | Roadside and walk-in from Avon town parks and the Highway 6 corridor. |
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| Elevation | About 7,430 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 120 miles, roughly 2 hours 30 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 | Limited nearby. Sylvan Lake State Park is the closest option. |
| Kids | Yes at Avon town parks. |
| Good to know | On cloudy days, hang an emerger behind a BWO dry. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Midges and open water.
Spring
Mother's Day caddis.
Summer
Floats through July.
Fall
BWOs and streamers.
How to get there
Park at Nottingham Park or other town access in Avon.