I mentioned that I stopped by Rocky Ford Creek recently on my way home from Billy Clapp Lake. I was encouraged to have my fly rod in my truck when I am near this place again. It’s worth a few trips this winter. This is a very special place. When other flowing waters are frozen, Rocky Ford remains ice free. The reason is that it is fed by an underground spring which keeps the water temperature well above freezing throughout the winter months. I does get cold enough to clear out much of the weed growth that occurs here in the warmer months. Winter is my favorite time to fish here. When the ground around the stream is frozen, I don’t have to tramp through muddy water to get to my favorite places to cast for the big trout that inhabit the mile-long stream. The trout can be tough to catch, but I have had some great days here. Rainbow well over 20 inches are often landed. My favorite offering is a Mini Leech and Ultra Scud or small olive, weighted Scud as a dropper. Darc at the Desert Fly Angler can give you latest on fishing here.