Colorado Fish Report
Fishing may be a little tough
Dolores River- Above McPhee
by Duranglers Crew
5-29-2025
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DOLORES RIVER AT DOLORES, CO.
Water Conditions
Rising
Fishing Conditions
Flows are coming up, and fishing may be a little tough in the higher water, but it will be dropping soon.
Fish will be pushed towards the edges, so drop your nymphs or streamers in the calmer water. Dry/droppers with a chubby and attractor nymph will be a good go-to soon.
Patterns/Bug
Nymphs: Prince Nymphs 14-18, Copper John 12-18, Pheasant Tails 16-20, Pickpocket 12-16, Duracell Jig 12-16, and other Euro Nymph Jigs 10-16.
Dries: Stimulators #10-12, Chubbies 6-12, Elk Hair Caddis 12-14.
Buggers.
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for Thursday, May 29th
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Los Pinos River: Fishing will be decent
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for Monday, May 12th
San Juan River : Clear water right now means spookier fish
San Juan River: The rivers in Colorado are rising and blowing out, and the upper SJ is no exception
Piedra River: The flows are rising and the Piedra will probably be blown out
Los Pinos River: Above Vallecito the flows will be rising, and waters will be cold
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Trout will be real spooky, hoppers may be starting to show
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Flows are coming up, and spring fishing could be aight
Rio Grande: The spring window of the Rio Grande is here
Florida River: Finally, we are seeing increased flows on the Florida below Lemon
San Miguel River: The Miguel is rising and the San Miguel is in runoff mode
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: The waters are still cold
Uncompahgre River: It’s a good flow right now and fish will be a little less spooky with the higher flows