St. Vrain Creek
CO
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Creek
About St. Vrain Creek
St. Vrain Creek, a dynamic mountain stream around an hour from Denver, offers excellent fly fishing for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout. The North Fork presents challenging canyon fishing with tricky access, while the Middle Fork is known for its cutthroat-friendly pools and easier access, particularly near Brainard Lake Recreation Area. Anglers will find success using terrestrial patterns like beetles and hoppers, as well as specific flies such as the Dave's Cricket and Chernobyl Ant. Be prepared for narrower banks and brush, making an 8-1/2 foot, 4-weight rod with a shorter casting approach ideal for this high-country stream, which also supports hatches of midges and caddis.
Access
Seasons
Terrain
Water
Fish Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Cutthroat
Fishing Styles
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
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Wade Friendly
Land Ownership
Public Forest Service
Private No Access
Trip Planning
Best fishing typically occurs during spring and summer. Check water conditions before heading out.
For more insight on the conditions, including hatches and water temperatures, check out the Hatch Forecast.