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FALL HOURS 9am to 6pm Daily

Report Date: 9/26/2025

Both boat ramps are now open for the season. 30 minutes before sunrise each day, and go 30 minutes after sunset.

Current Conditions: 

As we roll into the fall stillwater fly fishing starts to pick up again. The cooling (but stillwarm) water temps are helping things here overall. This is exactly what we are seeing here at Antero. We are starting to see more brown trout comprised in the catches. Shore angling is turning on a bit more but watercraft is still the most ideal way to fish the lake.  With the warmer water temps, we are still seeing the fish behave a little more lethargic. A good technique this time of the year is to give your flies a bit of movement, even while static indicator nymphing. The "midge strip" technique can be a day maker during these slower periods. Look for conditions to steadily improve as we start to get more sustained cooler weather. Mornings have been by far the most productive times to fish. Nymphing is by far the most effective technique right now. The angler will really have to play with the depth of their rigs, as we have seen fish eat in depths of anywhere from 6- 14 feet. Slip indicators are a good bet right now for fishing depths greater than 10 feet. The weeds are thick and heavier terminal tackle is recommended. Wrenching these fish out of the weeds can prove difficult, even with 3x tippet.

Hatches:

Callibaetis are still hatching and the fish are still on them. These hatches are dwindling overall. Try fishing callabaetis nymphs on the move, or slow crawl.  Damsels are also still somewhat active and a favorite of these lake dwelling trout. Damsels fished on the move can be absolutely electric. This is also a prime time of the year to fish streamers. Remember to switch up your retrieve speeds, sometimes they like it fast, sometimes they like it slow.

Tactics:

Water temps are still warm but are cooling a bit.  Focus on the early to mid mornings or late evening. Static nymphing or crawling flies has been effective. Sometimes all the fish need to eat your fly is a little movement.  Depth of your flies is the single most important component of your fishing right now. Gap those flies out to find the zone faster. This is a great time to get out in the lake in some type of watercraft.

Tips:

Fall stillwater can be a little slower than summertime. But it can still get really good if you are in the right areas. Covering water will be the most effective tip right now.

Weather:

Short Term-  We are seeing some absolutely fabulous fall weather right now! Temps are a bit higher than seasonal averages with highs in the upper 60's/low 70's. We will see more of the same through the weekend. On Sunday and Monday, we will ramp up precipitation chances, but overall they look pretty low. Temps will also cool slightly during that time. Past the beginning of next week, we will have more of the same. Wind also looks to stay very mellow in the short term. The mornings have been chilly, so please plan accordingly. Its that time of the year where you have the heat in your vehicle on in the mornings, and the AC in the afternoons.

Long Term-  As we approach the end of next week and into the start of October, we will see some changes come to the area. Long range forecasts are still all over the place but the one thing they agree on is that something will happen. Right now all we can really see coming is a lot of wind. Longer range forecast are pointing at sustained "nice" weather as we get into mid October. As always, we will have to wait and see how that materializes. For now, enjoy the weather and get out on the water!

 SCHEDULE YOUR FALL GUIDED STILLWATER TRIP NOW! THE FALL IS ONE OF THE FUNNEST (AND LEAST BUSY) TIMES TO FISH STILLWATER!

This is an area we offer guided fly fishing  trips. Angler's Covey is home to some of the best and most passionate anglers in the area.  Ice off can be one of the most exciting times of the year to fish stillwater. If you would like to try your hand at  stillwater fly fishing, give us a call! You wont be disappointed.

• Pearly Damsel, size 12
• Bubbas callibaetis, size 16
• Beadhead mini leach, white, size 16
• Mini leech jig, black, damsel, sizes 14-16
• Crystal chironomid, sizes 16-18
• balanced leach, dark, size 10-14

• Parachute Adams, sizes 14-18
• Chubbies, royal, sizes 12-16

• Bennetts Lunch money, tan, size 6
• Mini Boogeyman, olive, black, size 6
• Mini Peanut envy, tan, size 6
• Clouser minnow, tan, sizes 4-8