Blue River - Below Green Mountain Reservoir

Blue River - Below Green Mountain Reservoir

CO

Tailwater

About Blue River - Below Green Mountain Reservoir

The Green Mountain Tailwater on the Blue River, near Kremmling, Colorado, is a year-round fishery offering opportunities for medium-sized Rainbow and Brown Trout. While fishing can be challenging, the scenery is impressive, and the river opens up significantly below the reservoir, making wading an effective approach. Key hatches include Stoneflies and Mayflies, with Midge hatches also prevalent throughout the year. Access involves a steep 150-foot descent, requiring careful navigation, especially in winter conditions. Nymphing presentations behind rocks and riffles, along with dead-drifts in runs, are the most successful techniques for targeting larger trout in this tailwater section.

Access

Hike InRemote

Seasons

Year Round

Terrain

High AltitudeCanyon

Water

Large RiverMountain Stream

Fish Species

Rainbow Trout

Brown Trout

Fishing Styles

NymphingDry Fly

undefined USGS Water Conditions

Water conditions for the last 7 days. You can gain insights to fishing activity based on these conditions, like water temperature and flow.

Methods

Wade Friendly

Float Friendly

Land Ownership

Public Blm

Public Forest Service

Quick Actions

Location

Trip Planning

Best fishing typically occurs during year round. Check water conditions before heading out.

For more insight on the conditions, including hatches and water temperatures, check out the Hatch Forecast.