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The lower Roaring Fork through Glenwood Springs is big, powerful Gold Medal Water and the warmest stretch of the river.
Looking for the latest Roaring Fork River Glenwood Springs 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 Roaring Fork River โ Glenwood Springs.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Glenwood Springs fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are higher downstream, around 600 cfs at Glenwood, after earlier readings near 360 cfs, and the river is clear. It is hard to float at low levels, so wade the edges.
Nymph under an indicator with a stonefly up top and a Baetis or midge deep along the main current, or swing and strip sculpin streamers. Late morning to afternoon is best.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Glenwood Springs, bring: Pat', s Rubber Legs #8-12, JuJu Baetis #18-20, Zebra Midge #20-22, Sculpzilla #6-8, RS2 Emerger #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16, Rainbow Warrior #16-20.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Glenwood Springs river details
| Access | Westbank, the Sunlight Bridge and town parks. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,800 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 171 miles, roughly 3 hours 23 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | All year |
| Fish | Brown and rainbow trout, plus whitefish |
| Regulations | Gold Medal Water. Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 3X to 5X tippet |
| Camping | Few options, mostly private campgrounds |
| Kids | Partly. Big, powerful water. |
| Good to know | The warmest, lowest section. It fishes all winter. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Dependable midges.
Spring
Big BWOs and the March stonefly window.
Summer
Watch for heat closures.
Fall
BWOs and browns on streamers.
How to get there
Park at the Sunlight Bridge or Westbank access in Glenwood Springs.