Colorado Fishing Reports ยท South Platte Basin
Below Terryall Reservoir, Terryall Creek winds through a scenic South Park canyon toward the South Platte, with brook trout, browns and few people.
Looking for the latest Terryall Creek (below the 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 Terryall Creek (below the reservoir).
Current flows
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Check nearby gauges on the Colorado fishing reports page, or call the shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Terryall Creek (below the reservoir) fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
There is no live gauge on this stretch. The creek is low and clear this time of year.
Fish the pools at midday with a small Pheasant Tail or Zebra Midge. Respect the private land along the lower creek.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Below Terryall Reservoir, bring: Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #16-18, RS2 Emerger #18-22, 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.
Terryall Creek (below the reservoir) details
| Access | County Road 77 follows the creek, with Pike National Forest stretches. |
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| Elevation | About 8,500 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 93 miles, roughly 2 hours 25 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Brook trout, browns and a few rainbows |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 7.5 to 9 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Spruce Grove and Twin Eagles campgrounds (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes at the campgrounds in summer. |
| Good to know | A lot of private land. Fish the national forest stretches. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Icy and cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Prime time.
Fall
Low, clear water and browns.
How to get there
Take US-285 southwest to Jefferson, then County Road 77 southeast past Terryall Reservoir.