Fishing has slowed with the recent cold front, and the ice is thick in the canyon. The lower reaches will be the best shot at catching fish over the next couple of months, if there isn't too much ice. Last report had it frozen, even through Golden at the bottom of the canyon. The fishing will be limited over the next couple months. Look for the lower reaches below the first tunnel to be open and fishing first. The first 100-200 yards below Georgetown Lake will also stay relatively ice free during winter. Look for the lengthening of days in late February and March to provide better fishing on Clear Creek. For now the ice has it locked down. As the ice starts to recede, we will see the fishing start to improve. The bug activity is almost non existent, but starts to pick up by late February. Winter conditions.