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FEATURED REPORTS - May, 2023

Cherry Creek Reservoir sees most water inflow since 1965

Cherry Creek Reservoir sees most water inflow since 1965

Report Date: DENVER, Colo. -- Last week’s six-inches of rainfall over a three-day period caused Cherry Creek Reservoir to rise ten feet, the largest single-event increase in water levels since 1965. The only roadway bisecting the park, East Lake View Road, suffered the...

Runoff has started and the Gunny will be dirty

Runoff has started and the Gunny will be dirty

Report Date: GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL, CO Flow: 810 ft³/s Water Level: 3.04 ft USGS Rising/Falling Rising a little Fishing Conditions Runoff has started and the Gunny will be dirty. Nymph rigs are going to be a good go-to and stoneflies will be best. Patterns/Bug Nymphs: Frenchie 14-16, Pats Rubberlegs...

The San Miguel is Opening Up

The San Miguel is Opening Up

Report Date: SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO Flow: 499 ft³/s Water Level: 5.32 ft USGS Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions Well the good news is that the San Miguel is opening up. The bad news is that it’s rising with snowmelt. High water nymph rigs will be your friend,...

The flows have been dropped to under 100

The flows have been dropped to under 100

Report Date: 97 CFS above 400CFS (Below Lemon) Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions Below, the flows have been dropped to under 100 for some reason…not sure why, there is a lot more water coming. But, fishing should be good for the time being with nymphs. Above Lemon, the...

The Rio is rising and heading into runoff season

The Rio is rising and heading into runoff season

Report Date: 739 CFS (30 Mile) 2500 CFS (Wagon Wheel) Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions She has finally let loose. The Rio is rising and heading into runoff season. Be careful, this river can do bad things to the inexperienced oarsman. Water is cold expect a...