For now use #18 Prince Nymphs, #14-16 Elk Hair Caddis, brown stonefly nymphs and hellgrammite patterns. wide. Better fishing down stream of Silverthorne along HWY 9 headed towards Kremmling. These 2 combine, south of Stanley, to form the Blue. The Blue River is a fifth order stream which flows 41 miles in a northeasterly direction through the Kansas City metropolitan area and enters the Missouri River at river mile 357. /*--> Don't look past the inlet where the Blue pours into Dillon Reservoir. Pictures of Milltown Public Access Point on Blue River in Indiana Back to Blue River access point map ~ Back to Blue River info page There is a private takeout (for Cave Country Canoes) upstream of the dam on the right bank. The tail water section of the Blue River below Dillon Reservoir has several miles of public water access between the town of Silverthorne and Green Mountain Reservoir. The northern stretch of the Blue River runs between Silverthorne and Green Mountain Reservoir, and is the epitome of a pacific fir tree trimmed mountain stream teeming with trout. Williams Fork Reservoir Water level is rising but still has 2 feet to go before the the boat ramps become usable. state. Need flies for your trip? Big Pine Creek. Travel route-like game trails, but wider and more deeply rutted,were established by constant use as civilization continued to crawl across the land. As an excuse, the violators told law enforcement officers that the Division of Wildlifes weekly fishing report said it was open to fishing. and Crawford Counties. With The headwaters for the river is in Johnson County, Kansas, south of Olathe. Dry/dropper rigs, egg patterns and black or olive Woolly Buggers all catch fish. The river banks are tree lined, although small . In order to see detail, these JPEG images are very large (and about 4 MB each, so they may take a while to draw in), and they will open in a new window. I am not sure. A 2-4 wt rod is ideal for the close quarters fishing done here. A hopper dropper rig is going to be the most effective way to fish this section during the warmer months. We called ahead and it seemed like there was plenty of space before driving up from Texas. You can get interactive maps in the maps section of this site. There are plenty of natural openings on the area that would provide prime opportunities for getting a shot off at your favorite game animal. Get directions to access points, boat ramps, and real-time USGS stream flow data. #google_translate_element2 {display:none!important;} Public access points are limited on the Blue River and you must get a Blue River Conservation Passport to enter the area (unless exempt). BlueRiver is 3,367 acres of Postoak and Blackjack timber and scattered openings with 6.25 miles of wadable stream access. See 67 photos from 6 visitors to Blue River Chapel Access Site. Public access is limited to right below the dam and much further downstream near the confluence of the Colorado. I would also recommend stopping by Scotty's One Stop on the way back. Many larger fish have been spotted in the higher reaches below the dam in town. Blue Wing Olive and stonefly nymphs continue to provide good action; go to larger patterns during periods of murky water. This stretch of the Blue River, below Green Mountain River, offers limited public access and is largely privately owned. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. --> was last updated at least 16 years ago. Trying To get Started in Flyfishing? SOLD JUN 10, 2022. Too low late in the summer, and the river can become overgrown with moss and seemingly unfishable. 1/5/2023-The Blue River is one of Colorados best known tailwater fisheries. This is a great area for RV or primitive camping. The best season to visit the Blue is between Mid-June and the end of November for sure, but you can fish the Blue River year round and still land decently sized fish. Anglers can leave their "A River Run's Through It" casts at home and instead focus on short and tactical casts. Because some anglers trashed their property, the Yusts now limit public access and require anglers to get permission before venturing on their land. The Upper Blue River flows very clean, very clear and very cold. The Old Iron Bridge makes for a great access point with plenty of parking and a nice concrete ramp down to the river. But this is no longer true. We didn't want to camp in a parking lot so we ended up driving all the way back home that night. with the less than ideal map provided by Indiana D.N.R. Blue River Map coming very soon. There is the This section of the Blue River is a great small stream fishery that begins its journey just south of Breckenridge at Hoosier Pass. The Silverthorne stretch of the Blue is a pocket water paradise. We just moved to Oklahoma and we don't know where to go to just fish. Deer, turkey and small game are plentiful for hunters looking for a new and challenging place to hunt. can adopt a river for this site, then write about it and describe Boaters are having better action towards the east end of the lake and off Rogers Mountain; shore casters at Lazy Boy and Suckers Cove. Streamers are also becoming effective in response to the emergence of brown trout fry from the redds. In 1950, the Hughes family sold the original allotments to local landowners, and in 1967 the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation purchased the property and established the Blue River Public Fishing and Hunting Area. The Blue River area was first explored by Squire Boone, Daniel Boone's The Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir has a lot of private water that rarely sees pressure. It features a free fishing clinic for children and their parents with three sessions beginning at 8:45 a.m., 10:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Because space is limited, participants must register for a start time by Friday. Our sites were a short walk from the river, and a short drive from one of the more popular fishing spots. Two great cabins are available for rent along this section. Hatches include small midges and Blue Wing Olives. The river sees abundant bug life and offers, for the most part, year-round fishing. People who use Department-owned areas for nonhunting or nonfishing activities, such as bird-watching or photography, are required to have either a Wildlife Conservation Passport or any current hunting or fishing license issued by the Wildlife Department. Closer to the dam, anglers can expect mostly midges, mayflies, and Mysis shrimp (depending on the flows), and the farther you progress downriver the better and more reliable the hatches are. You may picnic at the access site, but overnight camping is not allowed. The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation acknowledges Adair County landowner Herman Jones of Stilwell as the 2022 Landowner Conservationist of the Year. This is about 7 miles downstream of Stagestop Campground. It's such a peaceful place to go. Click here to download the free Avenza PDF Map App for IphonesClick here to download the free Avenza PDF Map App for Androids. We highly recommend the trip. Nymphs and midges still work but surface action is starting to pick up with Caddis, Olive Duns and Blue Wing Olives. NEVER canoe any river at or above flood stage! Flow on Monday was 1,640 cfs near Buford, 1,570 cfs near Meeker and 1,490 cfs near Rangley. In about 3 more miles you will encounter the mouth of the Blue River. Dan Murphy at the Fishing Hole in Kremmling has maps of the public access points. All crappie: six combined per day, no size limit. More info can be found at www.AlongBlueRiver.com. with the less than ideal map provided by Indiana D.N.R. The blue below Dillion and green mountain reservoirs are excellent fisheries, although the Trout can be finicky and small flies and light tippets are required. The Blue River is a 57-mile-long (92 km), [2] [3] two-forked stream that runs through Harrison, Crawford and Washington counties in Indiana. Definitely check into local vacation rentals too, as these are often discounted outside of ski season as well. Early morning hours are best with action slowing down around noon before picking up again from 5 p.m. until sundown. Suggest swimming with a lifejacket or bringing a float. While there is sporadic stretches of private water, the public water sections can be easily identified by parking and Department of Wildlife signage. The road to the access site at the Ohio River is indicated by a boat ramp sign and arrow pointing to the south on State Road 62 about 4 miles west of the road to Stagestop Campground. /* end of book your trip button */ Book Your Trip. As a Summit Daily News reader, you make our work possible. A long day's trip can be had by putting in at Lamberts just downstream of the U.S. 150 Bridge in Fredericksburg. This section of the river flows under Interstate 64 and State Road 62 before encountering another old mill dam near White Cloud. With an abundance of deep pools and rock walls, there are plenty of places for trout to reside. From Fredericksburg to Totten Ford is approximately 17 miles and takes about 5-7 hours to canoe. From Rothrock Mill Access Site to the access site near Blue River Chapel or to Stagestop Campground, two shuttle routes may be taken. Fishing has been good with consistent caddis and Blue Wing Olive hatches. This section is probably the most popular because of its very easy access (including behind the Silverthorne Outlet stores). You'll want to look for fish holding in deeper pockets/plunge pools. For the record, the Fishing Report clearly states - and has said since early April - that public accesses on the Blue from Green Mountain Dam to the confluence of the Colorado River are quite. The location is convenient if you want to run to town for groceries or just outside of the park is Scotties. Clarity remains good and the water temperature, now 44 degrees, is inching its way up slowly. There are a number of area fly shops and on-line retailers that publish Blue River fishing reports. Blue River is 3,367 acres of Postoak and Blackjack timber and scattered openings. Usually the Salmonfly hatch occurs when the river is blown out by runoff, but with the low water this year it may provide fantastic fishing.