11oz. Fly Fishing Report for: Dec 21, 2020 The Yampa River starts below Stagecoach Reservoir and continues through the town of Steamboat Springs and heads west to the confluence of the Green River. With a strong trout population, the pike have grown, some as large as 35 to 46 inches and weigh up to 30 pounds (Stagecoach is home to the current Colorado Northern Pike record of 46.5" 30lbs. Caryn Feil with a brown trout from Stagecoach Reservoir. We cater to the novice angler to the experienced, avid angler alike. Ramp hours are 7AM to 7PM. In the winter, guided snowshoe hikes and ice fishing keep the splendor of Stagecoach Reservoir alive year round. Current fly fishing reports and conditions for Yampa River in Colorado! Here is your Middler Park fishing report for the week of 9-20-20. Stagecoach State Park sets the stage for great recreation in the lush Yampa Valley by Steamboat Springs. Surface temp is 57. Although not as large as some of the other reservoirs, the 195 water acres offer basically the same fish species at the other Salt Valley lakes. Along it’s journey this gold medal Trout fishery melds into a warm water fly fishery inhabited by Small-mouth Bass and Large Northern Pike. Trips will be departing at 9:30am, 1:pm, and 4:30. Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for Trout fishing in Yampa River with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish. 2016 to Present Links to Colorado’s Fishing Atlas. The trips are three (3) hours long. Big Ed’s Steamboat Springs at Stagecoach Reservoir is now offering the best charter fishing in the area. Stagecoach State Park sets the stage for great recreation in the lush Yampa Valley near Steamboat Springs. These fishing expeditions will be on a 24′ foot pontoon boat. Gate and Park Office Hours Summer. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. Stagecoach State Recreation Area, like other areas in the Salt Valley, provides a variety of outdoor activities the whole family will enjoy. Friday to Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Vistas and views are backdrops to the 820 surface acre reservoir providing renown lake and river fishing. ). The agency manages 42 state parks, all of Colorado's wildlife, more than 300 state wildlife areas and a host of recreational programs. Working small grubs, tubes or spoons tipped with sucker meat on the bottom should get hit. Join us at Stagecoach State Park, only 17 miles from Steamboat Springs, CO, for great trout and pike fishing. The tailwater section below Stagecoach Dam is catch and release only and is restricted to fishing with artificial flies and lures. Find out where the action is, what the water conditions are and everything you need for a successful day on the water! Rainbow trout can be caught at the surface in the mornings. Williams Fork - Water capacity is 87%. Record-sized fish have been pulled out of Stagecoach, and the calm waters are perfect for paddleboarding and wakeboarding before a picnic on the shore. There are two fishing piers on the lake, one of which is accessible, as well as two boat ramps. Fishing Stagecoach reservoir is known for its fast growing, hard fighting rainbows that average in length from 14-to-18 inches. The best fishing in Steamboat Springs. Mixed age groups can be found in 70 to 80 foot of water. The Lake Trout bite is good until mid-day. The boat ramp has been reduced to one lane and is open daily, 8am to 4pm. Rainbow trout fishing is slow in the shallow bays but some are being caught bottom fishing on the west side near the dike. Vistas and views are backdrops to the 820-acre reservoir providing renowned Ice Fishing. Note: Data from Colorado Parks & Wildlife information. A Colorado state parks pass and a fishing license are both required to access and fish this area.