What flies are hatching on the Bear Creek right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Bear Creek include Blue-Winged Olive, Caddis, Yellow Sally Stonefly. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Bear Creek?

The Bear Creek is running at 8.65 CFS at the Above Evergreen gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Bear Creek fishable today?

Yes — Bear Creek is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 8.65 CFS at the Above Evergreen gauge.

Denver Metro, Colorado

Bear Creek

Fishable8.65 CFSBeginner

Live Conditions

Bear Creek — Above Evergreen

Fishable

8.65CFS

Discharge

4.21ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 55 min agoView on USGS ↗

Local Weather

55°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph

Today

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Overcast

80° / 41°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

83° / 49°

Wed

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Overcast

83° / 53°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Bear Creek.

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Bear Creek conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Bear Creek · April · Spring

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⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving

BWOs active (size 18-20). Early Caddis possible. Watch flows — spring runoff can blow this small stream out quickly. Always check the gauge.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

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About Bear Creek

Denver-area gem. Short drive from the metro, smaller and approachable. Perfect for beginners learning to wade and read water.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddisYellow Sally Stonefly