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Fly fishing report · West
Tarryall Creek
A South Park Tarryall Creek report with DWR/RiverReports flow context, seasonal access rules, meadow-stream tactics, hatches, flies, and careful source notes.
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Use caution
Tarryall Creek is a cautious call right now.
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 supported approachFloat
Watch nextFlow: 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.
Updated Aug 3, 1:23 AM UTCCurrent conditions checked regularly
Best supported approachFloat
Compare wading, bank fishing, and floating before choosing how you will fish.
Bank / edge46/100
Bank and edge fishing is the safer default when water is high, pushy, or not fully verified.
Float · Best fit55/100
A float can fit better than wading only if launches, shuttle, boat skill, wind, and local rules all check out.
Check before you drive
Current flow and weather.
Look at whether the river is rising or falling, then check wind, rain, and storms. These can change both safety and fishing.
Loading current flow and weather.
Before you rely on this report
How current is this report?
Conditions can change quickly. Check these dates before you decide to fish, and open the official source when safety or rules matter.
- River conditions
- Checked Aug 2, 2026, 9:23 PM
- Fishing guidance
- Reviewed May 31, 2026
- Public access
- No reviewed map pin available
- Rules and closures
- Official rule links checked
Medium confidence in the current score inputs.
6 sources are listed below for you to open.
3 public access records are listed. Private spots are never shown.
Source checked Jul 30, 2026
Plan your access
Know where you can enter.
These are public parking, launch, trail, or recreation areas—not secret fishing spots. We never show an angler's private pins, notes, or photos here.
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Area description
Cline Ranch SWA
CPW special-regulation water with seasonal and tackle rules that must be checked before fishing.
Restrictions and seasonal notes
CPW lists Cline Ranch-specific special regulation language and seasonal closures.
The Tarryall Creek STL page describes foot access from adjoining BLM near the southeast corner.
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Area description
Tarryall Creek State Trust Land
CPW-listed State Trust Land access with specific entry and foot-access guidance.
Restrictions and seasonal notes
CPW lists Cline Ranch-specific special regulation language and seasonal closures.
The Tarryall Creek STL page describes foot access from adjoining BLM near the southeast corner.
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Area description
Tarryall Reservoir area
Reservoir and outlet context tied to DWR/RiverReports flow information.
Restrictions and seasonal notes
CPW lists Cline Ranch-specific special regulation language and seasonal closures.
The Tarryall Creek STL page describes foot access from adjoining BLM near the southeast corner.
How to fish it
Check the access calendar first.
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.
- Use RiverReports and Colorado DWR TARTARCO for Tarryall Reservoir-area flow context.
- CPW special regulations list seasonal and tackle rules for Cline Ranch SWA water.
- The Tarryall Creek State Trust Land page has specific access and foot-travel guidance.
- Treat posted signs as the final rule if they differ from old fishing reports.
Why the score looks this way
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
Float: A float can fit better than wading only if launches, shuttle, boat skill, wind, and local rules all check out.
SeasonHelps score
Summer: Caddis, PMDs, tricos, ants, beetles, and small hoppers can be useful in meadow water.
WeatherHelps score
The NWS forecast is about 77F with Mostly Cloudy.
Public alertsHelps score
No active NWS alert was returned for this forecast point.
Read the water
What changes the plan.
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.
Your trip plan
Know when to go—and when to skip it.
Best flows
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.
When to skip
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.
Local plan
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.
Backup 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.
Hatches & flies
Bring a flexible box.
TimingWhat to watchUseful flies
SpringMidges, BWOs, small stonesZebra midge, BWO emerger, pheasant tail, small stonefly nymph
Fly pattern · report suggests “Zebra midge”Zebra MidgeLook for a very slim tapered thread body, evenly spaced contrasting wire rib, a small bead, and no tail or wing. The reviewed classic is black with silver wire and a silver bead. Red, olive, brown, glass-bead, jig-hook, resin-coated, or tailed forms must remain labeled variations rather than replacing the classic identity.See photos & how to fish it ↗
Fly family · report suggests “BWO emerger”Blue-Winged Olive PatternsBWO describes a hatch group, not one fly. Nymph, emerger, dry, cripple, and spinner profiles must stay separate because they occupy different parts of the water column.See family guide ↗+ 2 more reviewed guides in the Fly Box Early summerCaddis, PMDs, yellow salliesElk hair caddis, PMD, yellow sally, hare's ear
Fly pattern · report suggests “Elk hair caddis”Elk Hair CaddisLook for a tented elk- or deer-hair wing, clipped hair head, dubbed body, rib, and hackle palmered along the body. The body color should be labeled because tiers often match different natural caddis colors.See photos & how to fish it ↗
Fly family · report suggests “PMD”Pale Morning Dun PatternsPMD names an insect group, not one fly. Pale nymphs, trailing-shuck emergers, upright or low-riding duns, cripples, and spent-wing spinners stay visibly separate.See family guide ↗+ 2 more reviewed guides in the Fly Box Late summerTricos, ants, beetles, hoppersTrico spinner, foam ant, beetle, small hopper
Fly pattern · report suggests “Trico spinner”Trico SpinnerThe reviewed dry form is extremely sparse and flat, using a black body or thread head and pale spent wing. A weighted Sunken Trico Spinner is a separate variant.See photos & how to fish it ↗
Fly family · report suggests “foam ant”Ant PatternsAnt patterns can be foam, fur-bodied, winged, or sunken. The narrow waist and paired body lobes matter more than one material recipe.See family guide ↗+ 2 more reviewed guides in the Fly Box FallBWOs, midges, terrestrialsBWO dry, zebra midge, parachute Adams, ant
Fly family · report suggests “BWO dry”Blue-Winged Olive PatternsBWO describes a hatch group, not one fly. Nymph, emerger, dry, cripple, and spinner profiles must stay separate because they occupy different parts of the water column.See family guide ↗Fly pattern · report suggests “zebra midge”Zebra MidgeLook for a very slim tapered thread body, evenly spaced contrasting wire rib, a small bead, and no tail or wing. The reviewed classic is black with silver wire and a silver bead. Red, olive, brown, glass-bead, jig-hook, resin-coated, or tailed forms must remain labeled variations rather than replacing the classic identity.See photos & how to fish it ↗+ 2 more reviewed guides in the Fly Box 01
Confirm the exact access property and season before fishing.
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Use low profiles and first-cast accuracy around undercuts.
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Avoid trampling soft banks and meadow vegetation.
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Fish upstream when practical so you do not walk over likely holding water.
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Leave gates, parking areas, beats, and posted signs exactly as directed.
Rules & closures
Check the official rules before you go.
Open the agency page to confirm the exact river section, species, season, tackle rules, limits, and emergency closures.
Official links checkedRules for this river or sectionNo special rule found
We did not find a special rule for this river.
We checked the state source but did not find a clearly supported exception for this river. Check the official rules for the exact section you plan to fish.
Rules checkedJul 30, 2026
Report a correction ↗Always follow the official rule
This summary helps with trip planning. The linked agency rule is the one you must follow.
Updates from anglers
What anglers are seeing.
Recent observations from general areas of Tarryall Creek. We review every update before it appears and never publish exact fishing spots, private access details, or photo locations.
Angler updates are not loading right now.
You can still use the river plan above. Check back later for recent observations from other anglers.
Where this report comes from
Open the sources we checked.
Fishing guidance checked: May 31, 2026
Site check: Jul 14, 2026. We regularly test report links, live scores, flow and weather data, and page loading. The content date changes only when the fishing guidance or its sources change.
flowRiverReports: Tarryall Creek at Tarryall ReservoirflowColorado DWR station: Tarryall Creek below Tarryall ReservoiraccessColorado Parks and Wildlife Tarryall Creek State Trust LandregulationColorado Parks and Wildlife rules and regulationsregulationColorado fishing special regulationssafetyNational Weather Service forecast point near Tarryall Creek
Common questions
Before you leave.
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.