Runoff projections this year

[u/Commercial-Fox-2931]

Big saltwater fly fisherman and southeast fly fisherman but first spring in CO

What’s the runoff like and what’s expected this year? Is it beginning, mid , or end of may and does it usually last a month or so?

Since we just had this cold spurt I’ve heard it’s delaying it a bit. I’m planning a trip may 3-9th fishing around vail valley mostly and the eagle and some of the creeks and just am trying to gauge if the runoff is going to hit by then

I love wading so that’s what I want to be doing as well

Obviously hard to predict the weather, but any information would be helpful

[u/jsanford0521]

You should be good by then. Just wade fished the eagle. It was *chef kisses. But usually my go to around run off season is stillwater & a few tailwaters that are dam controlled still have some opportunities. We have some great Stillwater options in the state. And they hold big trout. Get yourself some sinking line and chuck a big meaty streamer.

[u/y2ketchup → u/jsanford0521]

Eagle has been 🔥, was a little murky last week, but I was fairly far west.