Yampa River - Steamboat to Hayden

Common Fish
Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Longnose Sucker

Common Insects
Blue Winged Olive, Caddis, Grasshopper, Midge, Pale Morning Dun, Red Quill, Stonefly, Terrestrial

The section of the Yampa that is below Steamboat Springs is well known for its pike and smallmouth fishing. However, public access is very limited. Effective Fly Patterns: #16-18 Caddis, #16-20 Blue Winged Olive, #16-20 Parachute Adams, #16-20 Copper John, #16-20 Pheasant Tail, #18-22 Brassie, #18-20 RS2, #14-18 Stoneflies, Big Streamers for ...