Colorado Fishing Reports ยท South Platte Basin
South Boulder Creek flows through Eldorado Canyon State Park, one of the most scenic spots on the Front Range, with small trout in clear pocket water.
Looking for the latest Eldorado 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 South Boulder Creek โ Eldorado Springs.
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Eldorado Springs fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
We have no fresh report. Expect low winter releases, clear water, midges and a few BWOs. Fish small flies on light tippet in the deeper pockets.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Eldorado Springs, bring: Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #18-20, Parachute Adams #18-20, JuJu Baetis #18-22, 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.
Eldorado Springs river details
| Access | Eldorado Canyon State Park (entry fee). |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,800 to 6,000 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 47 miles, roughly 1 hour 13 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, 6X tippet |
| Camping | None in the park |
| Kids | Yes. Easy access and a scenic picnic area. |
| Good to know | It is a busy climbing area, so parking fills on weekends. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Low releases.
Spring
BWOs.
Summer
Higher releases and crowds.
Fall
Quiet.
How to get there
Enter through Eldorado Canyon State Park on Eldorado Springs Drive.