St. Louis Creek | Overview
Flowing out of the western slopes of the Continental Divide, St. Louis Creek is one of the Fraser Valley’s true hidden gems. This small, high-country stream meanders through pine forests, open meadows, and aspen groves before joining the Fraser River just outside of town. Its clear, cold water and pristine surroundings make it a favorite for anglers who enjoy the solitude and intimacy of small-stream fly fishing. The creek holds healthy populations of wild brook and brown trout, with the occasional rainbow showing up in deeper runs. In the summer months, you’ll find fish eagerly taking dry flies and attractor patterns, especially in the shaded pockets beneath overhanging willows. The upper reaches inside the Arapaho National Forest provide a peaceful backcountry setting, while the lower sections offer easy access just minutes from downtown Winter Park.
St. Louis Creek – Discharge (CFS)
St. Louis Creek – Water Temperature (°C)
Current Conditions
For the most current conditions, fly recommendations, and access information, please contact Winter Park Flyfisher. Our knowledgeable staff can help you find the right stretch of water and the best flies to match the day’s hatch on this beautiful Fraser Valley creek.
Recommended FLies
St. Louis Creek is iced over for the season, and most sections are unfishable until spring. We’ll resume updates in late March or April as ice begins to come off. Through the winter, your best options are nearby tailwaters—including the Colorado River below Shadow Mountain, the Williams Fork, the Colorado River at Parshall, and Muddy Creek—which all offer more consistent open water and productive winter fishing.
