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 May
Caddisflies
Insects: Little Sister Sedge
Color: Green to Greenish Brown
Dates: May 15 – Aug 30
Emergence: Afternoon & Evening
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: NA
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Insects: Little Tan Short Horn Sedge
Color: Dark Brown to Yellow
Dates: Mar 1 – Aug 30
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: NA
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Insects: Spotted Sedge
Color: Brownish Yellow
Dates: May 15 – Sep 30
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 10-12
Spinner Fall: NA
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Mayflies
Insects: Blue Winged Olive
Color: Light Olive Brown to Brown Olive
Dates: Mar 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: Clouds & warmest part of day
Size: 16-18
Spinner Fall: Evening
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Insects: Western Black Quill
Color: Purplish Black to Grayish Brown
Dates: Apr 1 – Jun 30
Emergence: Mid Morning
Size: 14-12
Spinner Fall: Evening
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Midges
Insects: Black Midge
Color: Blackish to Black
Dates: Apr 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 18-20
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
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: Micro Black Midge
Color: Blackish to Black
Dates: Mar 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: Morning
Size: 22-26
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: Salmon Fly
Color: Black to Reddish Brown
Dates: May 15 – Jul 15
Emergence: 50-60° Water Late Morning on
Size: 4-8
Spinner Fall: NA
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Insects: Small Western
Color: Brownish
Dates: May 15 – Jul 15
Emergence: 46-56° Water Temps
Size: 14-18
Spinner Fall: NA
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Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Insects: Winter Black
Color: Black Brown to Reddish Olive, Mottled Brown
Dates: Apr 1 – Aug 15
Emergence: Cold Mountain Streams and Small Ponds
Size: 18-22
Spinner Fall: NA
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Terrestrials
Insects: Beetle
Color: Brownish to Black
Dates: May 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: All Day
Size: 10-18
Spinner Fall: NA
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Insects: Black Ant
Color: Black
Dates: May 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 20-24
Spinner Fall: NA
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Insects: Grasshopper
Color: Green to Brownish Tan
Dates: May 15 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 2-14
Spinner Fall: NA
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Insects: Red Ant
Color: Red to Orangish
Dates: May 1 – Oct 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 18-22
Spinner Fall: NA
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group
Weather for Lincoln Hills Park
Current: 56 F
Clear Sky
Wind: 13 NNE mph
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Current Conditions
Currently: Clear Sky
Temperature: 56 F
Temp Max: 68 F
Temp Min: 40 F
Humidity: 23%
Wind: 13 NNE mph
Pressure: 1009
Saturday 9:00PM — 42 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 31 and 42 ℉.
Wind: 20 W mph; Humidity: 66%;
Sunday 6:00AM — 28 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 25 and 28 ℉.
Wind: 11 W mph; Humidity: 69%;
Sunday 9:00AM — 40 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 40 and 40 ℉.
Wind: 4 S mph; Humidity: 47%;
Sunday 12:00PM — 41 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 41 and 41 ℉.
Wind: 15 ESE mph; Humidity: 61%; Snow: 0.312 for next 3 hours.
Sunday 3:00PM — 37 ℉ Expect snow with temperatures ranging between 37 and 37 ℉.
Wind: 12 E mph; Humidity: 87%; Snow: 4.375 for next 3 hours.
Sunday 6:00PM — 37 ℉ Expect moderate rain with temperatures ranging between 37 and 37 ℉.
Wind: 9 NE mph; Humidity: 96%; Rain: 4.563 for next 3 hours.
Sunday 9:00PM — 34 ℉ Expect light rain with temperatures ranging between 34 and 34 ℉.
Wind: 5 NW mph; Humidity: 98%; Rain: 2 for next 3 hours.
Monday 6:00AM — 33 ℉ Expect light rain with temperatures ranging between 33 and 33 ℉.
Wind: 5 NE mph; Humidity: 99%; Rain: 0.188 for next 3 hours.
Monday 9:00AM — 37 ℉ Expect light rain with temperatures ranging between 37 and 37 ℉.
Wind: 11 ENE mph; Humidity: 94%; Rain: 0.125 for next 3 hours.
Monday 12:00PM — 38 ℉ Expect light rain with temperatures ranging between 38 and 38 ℉.
Wind: 12 E mph; Humidity: 96%; Rain: 1.313 for next 3 hours.
Monday 3:00PM — 44 ℉ Expect moderate rain with temperatures ranging between 44 and 44 ℉.
Wind: 17 SE mph; Humidity: 77%; Rain: 3.562 for next 3 hours.
Monday 6:00PM — 43 ℉ Expect moderate rain with temperatures ranging between 43 and 43 ℉.
Wind: 5 WNW mph; Humidity: 83%; Rain: 5.563 for next 3 hours.
Monday 9:00PM — 34 ℉ Expect snow with temperatures ranging between 34 and 34 ℉.
Wind: 17 WNW mph; Humidity: 89%; Snow: 3.625 for next 3 hours.
Tuesday 6:00AM — 27 ℉ Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 27 and 27 ℉.
Wind: 18 W mph; Humidity: 88%; Snow: 1.062 for next 3 hours.