They’re very active on social media too which is always fun. Despite all we had heard about how technical it was, it actually seemed easier than the Taylor and the fish were every bit as large. The best hatch times have trended towards midday, and it has slowed down a bit after 3 or 4, depending on the day. This heavily fished pool contains lunker rainbows up to 10 pounds that feast on the Mysis shrimp, the food of choice on the Frying Pan. Around 3:30am I was up and ready to go. I think he caught 40-50 fish that day. Thread starter whatmylenssees; ... Jan 9, 2020 #1 Endured below freezing temps (< 0°F) to chase some big rainbow and brown trout at the world famous Toilet Bowl. Although the Pan is know for its shrimp, whats not as well known is the incredible mayfly and caddis hatches of the Frying Pan River. The stretches above Reudi reservoir offer less pressured fishing, but smaller and fewer fish exist. Download this spectacular digital GPS accurate map of the Upper Roaring Fork River and Frying Pan River located in central Colorado. This works great with shower heads and taps as well, and it is completely harmless. As I always say… fly fishing is rarely about just catching fish and this trip was no exception. This heavily fished pool contains lunker rainbows up to 10 pounds that feast on the Mysis shrimp, the food of choice on the Frying Pan. Fishermen at the "Toilet Bowl." As an angler, sure. There’s also a nice fly fishing shop in Basalt, CO called Frying Pan Anglers. The only negative about the Frying Pan River downstream from Ruedi is that it can be quite crowded because of it's reputation. Classes start at $150 for a two hour session and are available daily. I pulled into the Frying Pan River access below Ruedi Reservoir sometime around 4:15-4:30 am. Water pours out of the dam and creates a deep hole before flowing downstream. Being an easterner I never get tired of looking at the red rocks that rise to the deep-blue sky along the Fryingpan. Mobile: +65 8777 3003 Jackson (Call, SMS or Whatsapp) Fax: 66991817 Email: toiletrenovation@gmail.com I made an amazing friend. So I can guess what you’re thinking. “Yep, just me.” I replied. We took turns casting into “The Toilet Bowl”. Friendship. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. What a rush! Adventure. The fishing report is updated regularly so check back often for current information. The stretches above Reudi reservoir offer less pressured fishing, but smaller and fewer fish exist. This is a site near Basalt, CO. News about the Toilet Bowl can be found at: So that’s what I did. What a day. I didn’t want to bug the guy, so I really did try to find another way down to the river. Fryingpan River is a stream located just .2 miles from Basalt, in Eagle County, in the state of Colorado, United States. I didn’t see much, but I knew it was well over 30″ as it’s large hooked jaw broke the waters glassy flow. The Frying Pan River is a tributary of the Roaring Fork River. Around noon I had to head back home. I had been hitting the Blue River pretty hard for the first part of the winter and it was time to switch it up. After a long fight, he scooped a beautiful rainbow trout from the water. Frying Pan River Colorado Toilet Bowl Closing Down! Here you’ll find wild trout -- Browns, Rainbows, Cutthroats and Brookies -- amidst serious anglers determined to catch them. Pricing includes professional instruction, all gear, and flies. A place where anglers have gathered for decades and found itself on the top of bucket lists across the country. I wouldn’t have caught a fish at all that day if not for him. Thanks again for reading and tight lines! Anyways, I rented a room for the weekend. It wasn’t just good… it was fantastic. Waking up screaming in the night from nightmares about losing fish is a real thing by the way. I saw it break the surface after 5 minutes of fighting. “Just you?” He said. I reckoned this brown trout was just over 20”, got in the car and warmed up. It was an error that would cost me that fish. I know my mom raised me to never trust strangers, let alone sleep in their houses, but I’ve always been one to make my own mistakes. Big fish. I mentioned that I was just trying to find a spot to get to the river and that I didn’t mean to bug him. All I could think about was the opportunity for big fish in new water. EURO NYMPHING THE TOILET BOWL ... at the Frying Pan River...Basalt Colorado. A different place to fish. and attempting to put big fish in the net while also doing our best to video the whole experience …. I was so excited. December 17, 2017 December 19, 2017 moldychum. One that happens quickly, effortlessly, and not very often. Ben, Marty, Dad, and I headed up on Friday afternoon to Basalt. The road follows the river the whole way and public access is clearly marked throughout. The Toilet Bowl is still under a voluntary closure, there is abundant signage asking anglers to refrain from fishing due to low oxygen and food content flowing through the dam currently. The mysis shrimp is thought to be the food that makes the rainbows attain their huge size. This is a nice change of scenery for me, it’s quite different from anything that I can get back in Penn’s Woods. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has lifted the voluntary fishing closure at a popular area on the Fryingpan River below the Ruedi Reservoir Dam near Basalt, as of this weekend.Known The water immediately exiting the dam, which creates a very deep round basin before flowing on downstream into the Flats, the Bend Hole, Beatis Bridge and more. I needed a mentor and someone with patience to help me grow as an angler. A fishing buddy to help take his mind off of things. Blog: FxR and Me (and You) 08.19.13 by Tom McInerney. We are getting conflicting information from CPW, but Eagle County Sheriffs are contacting anglers daily in the Toilet Bowl and informing them (and local fly shops) that fishing is not permitted within 100 feet of the dam structure. Hit the Toilet Bowl on the Frying Pan River on 10/26…This was of course at the end of the storm that hit, took a few hours to get there but it was worth the terrible road conditions. I had 20-25 fish in my net that morning, but I came away from that trip with even more than that. The entire Frying Pan River is excellent and I would highly recommend it as a bucket list location for any fly fisherman. If you’ve never tried AirBnB, you should. Fly fishing lessons on The Frying Pan River. They have a great selection and tons of knowledge. There was a voluntary fishing closure in place at the famous ‘toilet-bowl’ on the Frying Pan River near Ruedi Reservoir in October. All fish bigger than almost any fish I had ever caught in my life. The Toilet bowl is right in the middle of White River National Forest. I didn’t even have big weights so I had to stack up 3-4 little ones and hope for the best… (*sigh* I was so naive). To keep your toilet bowl stain-free on the side, you can use baby oil for removing limescale stains. It was a Jaws movie moment when they see the shark for the first time… we’re gonna need a bigger boat. The view from the river is not of mountains but of looming, pine-covered ridges and outcroppings of red rocks. Although you can fish the freestone section of the river, it is the tailwater section below Ruedi Reservoir Dam that provides fourteen miles of great trout fishing. The fly snapped off just as I was frantically pulling line off my tangled reel to try and continue the fight. Frying Pan River Another great trip to the Pan this weekend. If you haven't eaten at Basalt's only Pizzeria you are missing out. Dan coached me through it. Aptly named, the Toilet Bowl is a deep, circular pool at the base of the dam where the spillway flushes into the river. Fish love the deep section of this river as it provides plenty of food from the reservoir and deep, cold water for big fish to congregate. Not long after I re-spooled my line, I was back into another good fish. Just be kind. Frying Pan Anglers is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and operates under a Special Use permit from the U.S.D.A Forest Service White River National Forest. For many Coloradan anglers, the Frying Pan’s notoriety runs in the same family as rivers like the South Platte, the Animas and the Gunnison. I was going to steal his spot. But it wasn’t until this past fall that I put some serious time in at the Toilet Bowl. Fly shop. I had a 4 hour drive back after all and I was beat. But also, just be kind as a person. ... We have the toilet bowl pretty dialed in so I knew we'd be putting this fly right on the nose of some huge trout. Sure, you’re going to get snagged, hook rocks, and lose gear, but you’ll get the hang of it. The "Toilet Bowl" is a famous spot on the Fryingpan River in Eagle County. If he couldn’t tell before, he knew now that I was a newbie. Destination Trout Fryingpan River Vailvalleyanglers. I was rewarded for being tough. You’ll need to fish without an indicator so you’ll need to feel the bite with your fingers. While we think every angler should experience the “Toilet Bowl,” many of the lower stretches of the Pan offer excellent trout habitat and prime dry fly fishing water. The guy that helped me the day before was incredibly helpful. Watch as AJ and I spend a couple bitterly cold February mornings fly fishing / euro nymphing …. “Fix that before it happens again” Dan said. The Aspen Times (January 19, 2018) – Anglers aren’t flushed from Toilet Bowl’s shores below Ruedi dam, By using this site you agree to the terms of our. Use the drop downs to find the perfect park. Staying with random people is fun you guys. Dan had done this before. As the fish fought and fought, it eventually pulled me enough into my backing that the line was crossed on the reel. Here, large rainbow, brown, cutthroat and brook trout are plentiful in an area nicknamed the “toilet bowl.” The fish feed on Mysis shrimp, a small freshwater shrimp stocked in the lake. The Toilet Bowl. This is a skill that only comes with practice. For those who prefer solitude over big fish and crowds, this is a great option. Catching monster trout in Toilet Bowl on the Frying Pan River near Basalt, Colorado. This heavily fished pool contains lunker rainbows up to 10 pounds that feast on the Mysis shrimp, the food of choice on the Frying Pan. I couldn’t reel it in. You never know what someone might be going through.You never know what they might need from you. Another fisherman. I had one fly, one piece of weight, and an indicator. We got there around 7:00AM and the trout were full surface jumping all over the place! Yes, the rumors are true, fishing in the Toilet Bowl is prohibited (and technically always has been). The Toilet Bowl is a popular fishing spot below Ruedi Dam on the Fryingpan River. It all happened for a reason and it’s no coincidence that we both caught more fish than either of us had before. The upper mile is still running off-color, but the clarity improves dramatically downstream a mile or so. We both had a good laugh and we started to get ready to fish. Dwarfing even my finest Blue River fish. As a largely solo angler, I needed a fishing buddy just as much as he did. Dan kept fishing and texted me later with an update. It was everything I dreamed of and way more. The Lesson: Be kind. So I did my homework. Use lots of weight and get down deep. He wanted me to get this fish just as much as I did. I could see he was getting ready by the truck so I pulled into next to him. Normal crazy drill in the morning. Connects: Ruedi Reservoir, Fryingpan River, Frying Pan Road (CR 104). It didn’t hurt that he was catching monster fish too by the way! He could’ve just laughed and let me struggle it out, but he didn’t He put his gear down and helped me understand how I needed to fish this spot. It was going to be hard to get to sleep this night! ***** Fly Fishing Classes. Fish love the deep section of this river as it provides plenty of food from the reservoir and deep, cold water for big fish to … He had multiple rods, gear, food, and most importantly… a heater. It looked like one hell of a spot to find big fish. After all, without the kindness and knowledge of others, we would never grow as anglers. I was nervous, excited, and clueless. One settler escaped. The Frying Pan river is a renowned river for fly fishing throughout Colorado. Current flows. Locally known as the Pan, the river’s name stems from a local legend. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. We drank beers and chatted all night and I didn’t die). Dan would hook into a nice fish and I would  net it. I couldn’t agree fast enough. People are allowed to fish from the shore, however, no one is allowed to enter the water of this area for any reason. Frying Pan Anglers is a specialty fly fishing shop, and a licensed (#2389), insured outfitter in the State of Colorado. From someone that just needed advice to someone who just needed an escape, everyone has struggles. It's a cold water A day for the record books for everyone involved. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. From the famous “toilet-bowl” hole that sits directly below the outflow of the dam to the reaches downstream there are a ton of fish to be caught in this river. Find a park. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. How fortunate was I? Then I would hook up with a nice fish and so on. He said it wasn’t normally this good. Reel! Frying Pan River Toilet Bowl Fishing 01.01.20 by Team CO.F.F. Have fun and give it a try! Ok. Known for its fly fishing, Frying pan River flows below Ruedi Dam. We fought fish all morning long only stopping long enough to sit down and chat as we warmed up. It’s an incredibly unique place and well managed. Everything fell into place perfectly and that’s seldom a random stroke of luck. The legend says that Indians attacked two early settlers while trapping beavers on the river. It was a chilly 7 or 8 degrees, but I was expecting there to be at least one or two others. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brook trout, brown trout and rainbow trout here. I didn’t know this area at all, so I was hoping to start up a conversation before moving on. Always. So, “The Toilet Bowl” is a section of the Frying Pan River directly below the dam of the reservoir. I needed something new. This day will forever be close to my heart and I hope you enjoy it. There's still BWOs hatching plus the usual midge suspects, and the streamer fishing has been productive. River flows are down as the reservoir is being filled. Yes, the rumors are true, fishing in the Toilet Bowl is prohibited (and technically always has been). Like I said, he didn’t have to let me fish with him, or help me with my gear, or coach me on fighting big fish, or even be kind to me. The river sections are beautiful, the scenery is great, and there are some monster fish here. No indicator, multiple flies, and LOTS of weight. 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