This fishing report covers the upper Arkansas River from Leadville to Buena Vista.
It is provided courtesy of Colorado Fly Fishing Guides, located at 504 Harrison Avenue in downtown Leadville. Visit them for all your fly fishing needs.
Colorado Fly Fishing Guides would like to extend our gratitude to everyone involved in fighting the wildfire near Leadville.
We also want to reassure everybody that Leadville is still open for business. Local shops and restaurants are welcoming guests, and the fishing has been fantastic!
Thanks to everyone supporting Leadville during this challenging time.
We are looking forward to getting you on the water!
9/7/26
Upper Arkansas River (Between Leadville and Buena Vista):
Fall is in full swing in the high country and the leaves are starting to show their colors. Flows are low, but water temps are cool in the upper valley. Hopper/dropper is the go-to rig right now. Use small baetis and midge patterns for your droppers.
