Tail Waters/Sarvis Creek Fishing RSS

Today’s fishing report is brought to you by Ben Rock.The winter weather is fully upon us, with the resort reporting 26 total inches last week and up to 30 inches in the five day forecast. Although slush on the ice is still an issue with the new snow, the ice conditions are safe if you’re looking to go out and fish.Although bluebird days are more scenic and comfortable, look out for upcoming overcast days with snow flurries because the fish like to bite more in those conditions. It’s really all about the balance of keeping yourself comfortable on those colder...

It’s been cold here in the Yampa Valley but the fishing has been fantastic! Last week we kicked off our guided ice fishing tours and had an awesome time out there on the ice. There’s been a couple of trips out to Stagecoach Reservoir so far and we caught some sizable trout and pike. We had a lot of success at 20 to 25 feet depth. Out at Steamboat Lake we measured 13 to 18 inches of ice. We had more bites around 13 to 20 feet depth and we recommend sticking to the edges of the lake because that’s...

Find out the latest fishing conditions in Yampa River, Elk River and Tail Waters/Sarvis Creek, as well as the best fly selection to use. We also give you a look at the best fishing spots to beat the crowds at Tailwater.