Colorado Fishing Reports ยท Colorado Basin
Below Wolford Mountain Reservoir north of Kremmling, Muddy Creek is a small tailwater with good browns and rainbows.
Looking for the latest Muddy Creek Below Wolford 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 Muddy Creek โ Below Wolford Reservoir.
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Below Wolford Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The winter release is about 16 cfs and clear, with water around 49ยฐF. We have no fresh report. Fish midges, Baetis and small leeches at midday.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Below Wolford Reservoir, bring: Zebra Midge #20-22, RS2 Emerger #20-22, JuJu Baetis #20-22, Mini Leech #12-14, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Below Wolford Reservoir river details
| Access | BLM Muddy Creek Fishing Access, about 3 miles north of Kremmling off County Road 227. Trails reach about 1.5 miles of the creek below the dam. |
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| Elevation | About 7,450 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 122 miles, roughly 2 hours 42 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Brown and rainbow trout, 14 to 16 inches is common |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 6X tippet |
| Camping | Wolford Mountain Reservoir campground |
| Kids | No. Exposed and windy. |
| Good to know | Bring layers. The open meadow has no shelter. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Low and cold.
Spring
Before runoff turns it muddy.
Summer
Hoppers on the banks.
Fall
Browns below the dam.
How to get there
Take US-40 north from Kremmling to County Road 227 and the BLM access.