Colorado Fish Report

San Miguel River Fishing Report

San Miguel River


by Duranglers Crew
10-11-2022
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Water Conditions

SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO

  • Flow: 29.8 ft³/s
  • Water Level: 3.55 ft

Rising/Falling

Dropping

Fishing Conditions

Fall pocket water time: nymph rigs will be what you want to start the day with, but watch for hatches of BWOs and small fall Caddis

Rains will cause bumps and water discoloration, so have a few bigger nymphs and San Juan Worms on hand just in case.

Patterns/Bugs

Black and Olive buggers or small streamers.

Nymphs: Copper Johns 12-18, Orange Crush, Zebra Midge 18-20, BHFB Pheasant Tails 14-18, Guide’s Choice Hairs Ear 12-16, Barr’s Graphic Caddis 14-18.  SJ Worms, Pat’s Rubberlegs #10-12.

Dries: Parachute Adams in 18-22, BWO CDC Comparadun 18-22, Barrs Baetis Vis-A-Dun 18-22, Parachute Baetis 18-22, Elk Hair Caddis 16-18, Rio’s Big Boned Caddis 14-16.


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