Colorado Fish Report

SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO

Water Conditions

• Temperature: 44.6 ° F
• Streamflow: 199 ft³/s
• Gage height: 4.68 ft

Rising/Falling

• Rising

Fishing Conditions

Fishing got pretty good quickly, but flows are rising, and the water is still cold.  Nymph rigs with a small stonefly, followed by a mayfly or midge is a good choice.  Fish may be looking up to dries midday, so have a few small BWOs or even attractors on hand.

Patterns/Bugs

Dries: Extended Body BWO 18-20, Sparkle Dun 18-20, Parachute Adams 14-20, Royal Wulff 10-16, Stimulators 14-16, Chubbies 14-16, RIOs Big Boned Caddis 12-16.

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.