Fly Fishing Report

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Summer conditions have arrived, and the fishing on the Guadalupe has been great. The river flows have decreased to 350 CFS due to some maintenance to Canyon dam. These flows will likely increase as more rain is collected in Canyon Lake and dam maintenance is completed. Trout fishing has been very good, but monitoring water temperatures has become very important. Water temperatures 70 degrees and above are dangerous to the trout. A good portion of the cold water in Canyon Lake has already been released. Fishing for trout before 11am and keeping the trout in the water to minimize the handling of the fish is important to their survival. into June, and possibly summer. All of the warm water species are active, as well. Streamers, Hoppers, Soft Hackles, Midges, PMD, and BWO patterns have been the norm with challenging battles to keep the fish on.

The Canyon Lake level is full and the outflows will be be similar to the inflows. It’s very important to keep a watch on the river flows. Wading can become dangerous if you are on the river when the flows are suddenly increased from the dam. We recommend visiting http://www.grtu.org/flow/ to stay informed of lake level and dam release.

Float trips continue to be the way to enjoy some great Hill Country fly fishing. We have over 17 years of experience, and we’ve seen high flows, low flows, and everything in between. Please contact us if you want to experience some great Hill Country fly fishing. We are currently recommending half-day morning float trips. This allows us to beat the heat and river crowds, while also getting the best bite. The fly shop hours will change to appointment-only starting June 15, and we will continue to have guides available through the summer.

The state of Colorado has seen enormous amounts of snow this past winter. Most of the state will experience higher than normal snow melt this spring/summer. The Gunnison Gorge will be one of the few places in the state with great fishing flows due to Blue Mesa Reservoir capturing most of the melt.

I’d like to fill you in on the most recent news in the Texas Hill Country and west/central Colorado.

News and updates:

1. Action Angler is a booking agent and guide for 1, 2, and 3 day float trips on the Gunnison River through the Gunnison Gorge and lower Gunnison River. This allows us to hold preferred dates for our clients. All of June is currently sold out, but the hopper season in July has some availability. The Gunnison Gorge is thought of by many as a Top 20 Destination To See Before You Die, and also referred to as a mini-Grand Canyon. The lower Gunnison River is an easier-paced section, with day trips starting at $600. Please contact us for details.

2. The next meeting for the New Braunfels Fly Fishers is scheduled for June 25, 2019.  https://www.facebook.com/NewBraunfelsFlyFishers

1. We offer 2-hour lessons designed for your needs. Trout, bass, and saltwater fly fishing can all be covered. The price is $100 per angler.

2. If you are planning to be in the Aspen or Glenwood Springs areas in the summertime or early fall, call Aspen Fly Fishing and/or Crystal Fly Shop to book trips.  Be sure to request Chris Jackson as your guide.  http://www.aspenflyfishing.com/
   http://www.crystalflyshop.com/index.html

If you are planning to be in the Crested Butte or Gunnison areas in the summertime or early fall, call Dragonfly Anglers to book trips on the upper Gunnison River and request Chris Jackson as your guide.  http://www.dragonflyanglers.com/

1. Please let us know if you are interested in a premier Bull Trout fly fishing destination in the Northern Rockies of British Columbia.

Here are a few nice river homes to stay at while visiting the Guadalupe River. Two of them are located across the street from the fly shop, and can sleep up to 8.

http://www.newbraunfelsescapes.com/Unit/Details/134273

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/12068571?bev_ref=1419265528_L9zlmItssOgZ0063&user_id=25097597&s=3

http://agent-77636.pages.tourfactory.com/

https://rioguadaluperesort.com/

https://www.maricopariversidelodge.com/

https://www.kueblerwaldrip.com/

Sincerely,

Chris Jackson, Owner/Lead Guide
Go Where the Action Is!
www.actionangler.net
830-708-FISH (830-708-3474)

Our Tuesday, June 25th meeting speaker is Jerry Hamon, hope to see you there at 7:00 at the New Braunfels Public Library.

Jerry Hamon grew up in a family that enjoyed fishing and joined in that passion when he was 5 years old. He has fished coast-to-coast for much of his lifetime, but he still prefers to fish freshwater lakes and streams in Texas with a fly rod.

The Van Alstyne, Texas, resident is the President of the Texas Council of Fly Fishers International (FFI.) In September 2013, he started the Mariner Sails Kayak Fishing Club and serves as its president. In 2018, he was appointed to a second term and Chairman of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Freshwater Fisheries Advisory Committee, and also serves as an Area Chief/Angler Ed Instructor for Texas Parks & Wildlife.

When he’s not working as a Police Officer for Collin College, Jerry enjoys traveling, speaking at fly fishing club meetings and expos as well as volunteering with Heroes on the Water (DFW Chapter,) Casting for Recovery and Reel Recovery Texas. Currently active on the kayak fishing tournament trail, Jerry took first place big bass, and first place big panfish in the 2014 World Championship Bass on the Fly Tournament on Lake Fork, Texas.

Jerry and his wife, Patty, love to travel all over Texas with their two dogs, camping, kayaking and fishing.