Colorado Fly Fishing Reports
Lincoln Hills Park - Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018
Fishing Conditions: GOOD
Fishing Trip Date: Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018
Wednesday, Aug 29, 2018
Quote(s) of the Day: Lincoln Hills Park is fishing very well right now
Fishing Highlights:
Hopper-dropper and dry-dropper are the way to go on Lincoln Hills Park right now. Trout are spread out throughout the entire river so work each run and riffle methodically for the best results.The fishing is good. Clear skies and 60+ degree weather. The water temperature was between 52-55 degrees and Crystal Clear.
Fishing Report By:
Matthew Valdez
Weather & Water Conditions
| Weather | Water |
|---|---|
| Temp: 60+ | Temp: 52-55 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 51 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
| Time on Water: 2 hours | Number of Anglers: 1 |
| Number Hookups: 12 | Number Landed: 7 |
Best Fish
Species: Rainbow
Weight: 2 lbs 0 oz
Length: 16 inches
Girth: 5 inches
Rainbow Trout Female
Rainbow Trout Male
Reported Insect Hatchs
NoneRecommended Flies
Fly: Parachute Blue Winged Olive
Color: Brown Olive
Size: 20
Time:
Parachute Blue Winged Olive
Fly: Stimulator
Color: Yellow
Size: 16
Time:
Stimulator
Fly: Amy's Ant
Color: Brownish Yellow
Size: 16
Time:
Amy's Ant
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late February
Midges
Insects: Chocolate Brown Midge
Color: Brown to Chocolate
Dates: Feb 15 – Dec 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 20-22
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Insects: Snow Midge
Color: Gray to Charcoal
Dates: Jan 1 – Dec 31
Emergence: Warmest part of day
Size: 24-28
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Stoneflies
Insects: Micro Black
Color: Dark Brown to Black
Dates: Jan 1 – May 15
Emergence: 38-44° Water Temps Heat of Day
Size: 18-22
Spinner Fall: NA
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Weather for Lincoln Hills Park
Current: 20.7 F (-6.3 C)
Wind: Calm
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Current Conditions
Currently:
Temperature: 20.7 F (-6.3 C)
Feels Like: 21 F (-6 C)
Heat Index: NA
Humidity: 61%
Wind: Calm
Pressure: 29.48
UV: --
Saturday: On and off snow showers this morning. Peeks of sunshine later. High 28F. Winds W at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 30%. 
Saturday Night: Mainly clear. Low 13F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Sunday: Partly cloudy in the morning followed by periods of snow showers later in the day. High 23F. NW winds shifting to NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snowfall around one inch. 
Sunday Night: Snow in the evening will give way to lingering snow showers overnight. Low 3F. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 80%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.
Monday: Variable clouds with snow showers. High 9F. Winds E at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 50%. Snowfall around one inch.
Monday Night: Variably cloudy with snow showers. Low 3F. Winds light and variable. Chance of snow 50%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.
Tuesday: Cloudy skies with a few snow showers later in the day. High 16F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 30%. 
Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low 6F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.