Yampa River below Stagecoach Res

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Common Fish
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Common Insects
Blue Winged Olive, Midge, Stonefly, more...

This section of the Yampa is a tailwater out of Stagecoach Reservoir. While off the beaten path this Colorado river is an excellent and unique fishery. Access is difficult in the winter due to snow closures, and the length of public river access is short, but the run holds big trout. Gin clear water makes fishing tough, so bring a dose of ...