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Should I go fishing?
Check before you go.
Fish from the bank. Bank and edge fishing remains a practical low-commitment option if access is legal and footing is safe.
Check first: No structured live flow
Fishing rating56
Rating updatedRiver local time:
Why this recommendation?
RiverReports is linked for the flow chart, but this page does not have a structured live flow value the score can read automatically. Treat the rating as conservative and open the chart before committing.
Available live dataMediumHow much of the live flow, weather, and alert data came back.
Confidence in this recommendationLowNo structured live flow
Sources checked often
If you go
- Check first
- Use RiverReports and Colorado DWR TARTARCO for Tarryall Reservoir-area flow context.
- Try
- Confirm the exact access property and season before fishing.
- Leave when
- Skip Tarryall when access season, State Trust Land rules, or posted boundaries are unclear, when meadow water is too low and warm for responsible trout handling, or when wind and storms make accurate small-water fishing unrealistic.
Flow and weather
Showing server-checked river conditions while current readings refresh.
- Flow
- —
- Live flow is not available here.
- Air forecast
- 61°F
- Next 24h high
- 72.0°F
NWS air forecast near
- Rain chance
- 4%
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
Mostly Cloudy
- Wind
- 7 mph
- Weather checked
More forecast and source details
Mostly Cloudy
National Weather Service
Tarryall Creek forecast point
The National Weather Service forecast is temporarily unavailable.
Live data
Where these readings come from
RiverReports gauge: Tarryall Creek at Tarryall Reservoir
Flies for this time of year
Seasonal starting points, not a live hatch report. Match what you see on the water.
- Ant Patternsfoam antView fly guide ↗
- Beetle PatternsbeetleView fly guide ↗
- Grasshopper Patternssmall hopperView fly guide ↗
- Blue-Winged Olive PatternsBWO dryView fly guide ↗
- Zebra MidgeView fly guide ↗
See flies for every season
SeasonWhat to look forFlies to try
Spring
What to look forMidges, BWOs, small stones
Early summer
What to look forCaddis, PMDs, yellow sallies
Late summerThis season
What to look forTricos, ants, beetles, hoppers
Flies to try
Also try Trico spinner
FallThis season
What to look forBWOs, midges, terrestrials
Each fly name opens its matching Fly Box guide.
More fishing tips
Methods, fish species and trip notes
How to fish Tarryall Creek today.
Tarryall is best when access is open, flows are stable, and wind or storms are manageable. Fish it like a careful meadow creek with undercuts, grass banks, and selective trout.
Low clear meadow flow
Stay off the bank edge, lengthen leaders, and fish small dries or light nymphs.
Stable medium flow
Fish bends, undercuts, riffles, and beaver-influenced water with dry-droppers and nymphs.
High or muddy
Avoid bank damage and unsafe crossings. Wait for clarity rather than forcing the plan.
Warm afternoon
Use a thermometer and shift away from trout if water temperatures become unsafe.
Wading, bank fishing or floating?
Best access methodBank fishing
These scores compare the risks of wading, bank fishing, and floating.
Wading44/100
Wading is in play only where your chosen access has clear footing, legal entry, and no forced crossings.
Bank fishing · Best fit49/100
Bank and edge fishing remains a practical low-commitment option if access is legal and footing is safe.
Floating46/100
A float is in play where this report supports boat access and wind, releases, and shuttle logistics are manageable.
Full river report
Is Tarryall Creek worth the trip today? Check flow, weather, hatches, access, and rules for Colorado before you go.
Tarryall Creek can be a useful South Park trout plan, but access is fragmented and seasonal. Confirm Cline Ranch, State Trust Land, reservoir-area, and posted rules before choosing a beat.
Fishing words used on this page
- Cubic feet per second (cfs)
- Cubic feet per second, or cfs, shows how much water passes the gauge each second.
- Nymph
- A nymph is a young water insect. Anglers also use the word for a fly that copies it.
- Riffle
- A riffle is shallow, fast water broken by rocks.
- 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.
- River reach
- A reach is one named section of a river or stream.
- Stained water
- Stained water is darker or cloudier after rain, runoff, or a change in flow.
Why this call
Why this score
FlowUse caution
RiverReports is linked for the flow chart, but this page does not have a structured live flow value the score can read automatically. Treat the rating as conservative and open the chart before committing.
Best mode nowUse caution
Bank / edge: Bank and edge fishing remains a practical low-commitment option if access is legal and footing is safe.
SeasonHelps
Fall: Cooler days, lower weeds, and terrestrial or BWO windows can fish well before seasonal closures.
WeatherHelps
The current NWS air forecast is about 61F, and the next 24-hour high reaches about 72F. Mostly Cloudy.
Public alertsHelps
No active NWS alert was returned for this forecast point.
Trip notes
Check these before you choose a reach.
Use the RiverReports Tarryall chart and Colorado DWR station as a trend check. Stable clear flow is the most useful window. Very low warm water, sudden reservoir-related changes, or runoff stain should push you to a different plan.
Skip Tarryall when access season, State Trust Land rules, or posted boundaries are unclear, when meadow water is too low and warm for responsible trout handling, or when wind and storms make accurate small-water fishing unrealistic.
Start with the specific access type: CPW Tarryall Creek State Trust Land, reservoir-area context, or nearby South Park alternatives. Fish one legal stretch carefully rather than driving from sign to sign looking for unposted water.
If Tarryall is too low, windy, crowded, or access-limited, compare Eleven Mile Canyon for a tailwater plan, the Middle Fork of the South Platte for another meadow-stream option, or the main South Platte after checking current rules.
Tarryall Creek access and rules.
Use these places as starting points. Open the access link below and check posted signs before you park or enter.
Before you go
Verify current CPW rules for Cline Ranch, Tarryall Creek STL, Tarryall Reservoir area, and any posted local signs. Seasonal closures and access boundaries are central to this fishery.
Where to access the river
Cline Ranch SWA
CPW special fishing rule water with seasonal and tackle rules that must be checked before fishing.
Tarryall Creek State Trust Land
CPW-listed State Trust Land access with specific entry and foot-access guidance.
Tarryall Reservoir area
Reservoir and outlet context tied to DWR/RiverReports flow information.
- CPW lists Cline Ranch-specific special fishing rule language and seasonal closures.
- The Tarryall Creek STL page describes foot access from adjoining BLM near the southeast corner.
- Other ranch or posted reaches should be treated as closed unless current public access is clearly confirmed.
- South Park wind, lightning, and muddy roads can change a short trip quickly.
Sources and report details
Official agencies and primary river operators come first. Secondary tools are labeled so you know what carries the most weight.
Rules and closures
Check what is allowed, where the rule applies, and whether the river is open.
Flow and weather
Check the latest river reading and forecast before you leave.
Access and land
Check public entry points, land rules, and seasonal access changes.
See all 6 checked sources
Rules and closures
Check what is allowed, where the rule applies, and whether the river is open.
What this source covers
Open the current rules and check the river section, season, and special limits.
What this source covers
Open the current rules and check the river section, season, and special limits.
Flow and weather
Check the latest river reading and forecast before you leave.
What this source covers
Open this river reading to check the latest level, flow, and update time.
What this source covers
Open this page and check the latest safety advice before your trip.
What this source covers
Open this river reading to check the latest level, flow, and update time.
Access and land
Check public entry points, land rules, and seasonal access changes.
What this source covers
Open the land or access page, then check signs before you park or enter.
How this report was checked
How this report was checked
Reviewed byBlueStreamFly River Review Team
Trip guidance checked
What was checked: This Tarryall Creek report is maintained from RiverReports and Colorado DWR flow data, CPW State Trust Land and regulation sources, weather checks, and South Park meadow-stream planning guidance.
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.
Quick questions
Is Tarryall Creek open all year?
Not on every access property. Some reaches have seasonal closures or property-specific access rules.
What flow should I check?
Use RiverReports and Colorado DWR TARTARCO for Reservoir-area flow context, then match conditions to the exact access point.
What flies should I bring?
Bring small mayflies, midges, caddis, tricos, ants, beetles, small hoppers, light nymphs, and small streamers.
What is the biggest mistake here?
Assuming every meadow bank is public or open. Verify the access property, season, and posted rules before fishing.