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Big Laramie River
Is Big Laramie River worth the trip today? Check flow, weather, hatches, access, and rules for Colorado before you go.
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Verify conditions before committing. We could not confirm a live gauge for this river. Check the weather, recent rain, local reports, and the water before you fish.
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Live data checkMediumHow much of the live flow, weather, and alert data came back.
Today's callLowCurrent conditions are incomplete enough that the score is only a planning fallback.
Score calculated Aug 22, 2026, 10:23 PM MDTSources checked often
Check before you goVerify locally
We could not confirm all current conditions. Check locally before choosing how to fish.
Bank / edgeNot recommended
This report does not recommend bank fishing on this reach.
FloatCheck
A float is in play where this report supports boat access and wind, releases, and shuttle logistics are manageable.
Your plan
Today's Big Laramie River plan.
The Big Laramie is a high-country plan, not a quick roadside city creek. Use the Glendevey gauge, Hohnholz SWA rules, and weather before committing because roads, storms, and access can matter as much as fly choice.
- Check first
- Use the linked USGS monitoring page for Colorado-side flow context, but do not treat this report as having a verified live public gauge embed.
- Try
- Define your route before you lose service.
- Leave when
- Skip the trip when road conditions are muddy, lightning is building over the area, the Hohnholz access rules are unclear, or low warm water would turn a remote trout day into unnecessary fish-handling risk.
Live river check
What the river is doing
Check the latest flow and weather before you go. A quick change can make the river harder or less safe to fish.
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- Flow
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- Live flow is not available here.
- Air now
- 60°F
Current NWS forecast period
- Next 24h high
- 80.0°F
NWS air forecast near
- Rain chance
- 21%
For this forecast period
This is an air forecast, not a river-temperature reading. Check the water with a stream thermometer before fishing in hot weather.
Latest stored weather check
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers
- Wind
- 7 mph
- Weather checked
Live flow is not available
No verified public live gauge was confirmed for this scoped headwaters page. USGS maintains station 06657500 near Glendevey, but the legacy public graph image did not render reliably during verification, so use the linked monitoring page in the source list before making a fishing or wading decision.
More forecast and source details
National Weather Service
Big Laramie River Hohnholz forecast point
The National Weather Service forecast is temporarily unavailable.
Live data
Where these readings come from
Report reach: Laramie River near Glendevey, Colorado
No verified public live gauge was confirmed for this scoped headwaters page. USGS maintains station 06657500 near Glendevey, but the legacy public graph image did not render reliably during verification, so use the linked monitoring page in the source list before making a fishing or wading decision.
How to fish it
How to fish Big Laramie River today.
The best Big Laramie days have clear water, open roads, and enough flow to keep trout comfortable. If storms, mud, or low warm water are in the forecast, choose a backup water closer to services.
Low meadow flow
Use stealth, small dries, and avoid walking through undercut banks or shallow holding water.
Good summer base flow
Dry-droppers, small nymphs, and attractor dries can cover bends, pockets, and meadow slots.
High snowmelt
Avoid unsafe crossings and look for calmer side water only if visibility is reasonable.
Storm or mud
Remote roads and lightning risk may be a bigger issue than fishing quality.
Fishing words used on this page
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) gauge
- A USGS gauge is an official river station that measures flow or water height.
- Nymph
- A nymph is a young water insect. Anglers also use the word for a fly that copies it.
- Attractor fly
- An attractor fly is bright or bold. It draws a strike without copying one exact insect.
- Blue-winged olive (BWO)
- Blue-winged olives, or BWOs, are small mayflies that often hatch in cool or cloudy weather.
- Caddis
- Caddis are small water insects. The adults look a little like tiny moths.
- Emerger
- An emerger copies an insect as it rises from below the water toward the surface.
- Midge
- Midges are tiny flies and a common trout food, especially in cold water.
- Pale morning dun (PMD)
- Pale morning duns, or PMDs, are light-colored mayflies that often hatch in warmer months.
- Pocket water
- Pocket water is a small calm spot among rocks or fast current.
- Streamer
- A streamer is a fly that looks like a small fish, leech, or other swimming food.
Why this call
Why this score
FlowCheck
No verified live public gauge is attached, so the page cannot make a strong real-time call.
HeatUse caution
The current NWS air forecast is about 60F, and the next 24-hour high reaches about 80F. This is an air forecast, not a water-temperature reading. Fish early and check the river with a stream thermometer.
SeasonHelps
Summer: The main dry-fly and camping window when roads are open and flows remain cool.
Public alertsHelps
No active NWS alert was returned for this forecast point.
Fishing usefulnessHelps
Skip the trip when road conditions are muddy, lightning is building over the corridor, the Hohnholz access rules are unclear, or low warm water would turn a remote trout day into unnecessary fish-handling risk.
Trip notes
Trip notes
Check these before you choose a reach.
Use the Glendevey trend as a warning tool more than a magic number. Stable clear summer flow is the best fit for pocket water and meadow edges, while runoff spikes or thin late-season water should push you toward a backup river.
Skip the trip when road conditions are muddy, lightning is building over the area, the Hohnholz access rules are unclear, or low warm water would turn a remote trout day into unnecessary fish-handling risk.
Pick one access objective before losing service: Hohnholz SWA if you want the clearest public framework, or the forest-road area if you are comfortable scouting meadow water carefully. Fish one stretch thoroughly instead of driving every visible bend.
If the Big Laramie looks too muddy, low, or stormy, pivot to the Blue River for a colder tailwater backup or to Boulder Creek when a shorter Front Range small-stream plan makes more sense.
What to try
Big Laramie River flies through the year.
Match the time of year, then let rising fish and current speed guide the next change.
SeasonWhat to look forFlies to try
Early season
What to look forMidges, BWOs, small stones
SummerCurrent
What to look forCaddis, PMDs, yellow sallies
Late summerCurrent
What to look forTerrestrials, caddis, ants
Fall
What to look forBWOs, midges
Each fly name opens its matching Fly Box guide.
Access and safety
Big Laramie River access and rules.
Use these places as starting points. Open the access link below and check posted signs before you park or enter. CPW lists special rules for the Laramie River within Hohnholz SWA. Verify current artificial-only, bag-limit, access, and camping rules before fishing.
Hohnholz Lakes SWA
CPW-managed access with license or SWA pass requirements and specific camping rules.
Laramie River Road
Forest-road planning area where weather and road condition can decide the trip.
Glendevey gauge area
Useful flow reference for Colorado-side headwater planning.
Colorado and Wyoming sections have different access and rule context.
Expect limited cell service and few nearby services.
Check SWA pass or license requirements before entering Hohnholz SWA.
Do not cross private ranch land unless you have clear permission.
River sources
Official Big Laramie River sources.
Official agencies and primary river operators come first. Secondary tools are labeled so you know what carries the most weight.
How this report was checked
How this report was checked
Reviewed byBlueStreamFly River Review Team
Trip guidance checked
What was checked: This Big Laramie River report is maintained from current Colorado regulation, public-access, flow, forest-road, and weather checks so anglers can plan the Hohnholz headwaters without mixing them into downstream Wyoming assumptions.
Live measurements and forecasts keep their provider timestamps. Rules, access, and trip guidance use the source-review date shown here. BlueStreamFly planning advice is editorial interpretation, not an agency notice.
First-hand experience: BlueStreamFly does not claim a first-hand visit or local field test for this report unless a real contributor is explicitly named and linked.
Rules and closures
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Flow and weather
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Access and land
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Rules and closures
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What this source covers
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Flow and weather
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What this source covers
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What this source covers
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Access and land
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What this source covers
Open the land or access page, then check signs before you park or enter.
What this source covers
Open the land or access page, then check signs before you park or enter.
Quick answers
Quick Big Laramie River answers.
Is this page about the Colorado or Wyoming Laramie River?
It focuses on the Colorado headwaters and Hohnholz area. Wyoming sections need separate rules and access planning.
Does the Big Laramie have a live gauge?
Yes. USGS 06657500 near Glendevey is the best Colorado-side flow reference used here.
Do I need a pass for Hohnholz SWA?
CPW requires a valid hunting or fishing license or SWA pass for many visitors age 16 and older. Check current CPW rules before going.
When should I avoid the trip?
Avoid it when road conditions, lightning, runoff, or low warm water make the remote plan risky.