Colorado Fishing Reports ยท Yampa & White Basin
Above Lake Catamount, south of Steamboat, the Yampa meanders through ranch country with good browns and limited public access.
Looking for the latest Yampa River Above Lake Catamount 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 Yampa River โ Above Lake Catamount.
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Above Lake Catamount fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge above Lake Catamount shows about 41 cfs, low and clear.
Fish deep bends midday with small nymphs. Respect the private land along this stretch.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Above Lake Catamount, bring: Zebra Midge #18-20, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Woolly Bugger #8, 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.
Above Lake Catamount river details
| Access | Limited public access. Most of this stretch is private. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,900 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 166 miles, roughly 3 hours 42 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Summer 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, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Stagecoach State Park nearby |
| Kids | Limited. |
| Good to know | Get landowner permission or stick to public access. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Icy.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Caddis and hoppers.
Fall
Browns.
How to get there
Take I-70 west to Silverthorne, then Highway 9 and US-40 to Steamboat Springs. Head south on US-40 toward Lake Catamount.