Colorado Fishing Reports ยท Colorado Basin
Tenmile Creek tumbles down Tenmile Canyon into Frisco along the recreation path, with small brown and brook trout in pocket water.
Looking for the latest Tenmile Creek Frisco 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 Tenmile Creek โ Frisco.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Frisco fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
We have no fresh report. Expect low, clear water in the high 30s to 40s, with fish holding in the deeper pools. Small Pheasant Tails, Hare's Ears and Zebra Midges from noon to 3 pm.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Frisco, bring: Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Hare', s Ear #16-18, Zebra Midge #20, Parachute Adams #16-20, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16 (summer), RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Frisco river details
| Access | Roadside and walk-in along the Tenmile Canyon recreation path and town parks. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 9,100 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 85 miles, roughly 1 hour 48 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Summer |
| Fish | Brown, brook and some 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 tippet |
| Camping | Frisco area and Peak One campground (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes. Path access and small water. |
| Good to know | Short-line nymph the deeper canyon pockets. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Mostly iced.
Spring
Late runoff.
Summer
Dry-dropper heaven.
Fall
Low and spooky.
How to get there
Park in Frisco and walk the Tenmile Canyon recreation path.