Los Pinos River Report

Author: Duranglers Crew Report Date: May 4, 2023 OS PINOS ABOVE VALLECITO RES Flow: 838 ft³/s Water Level: 5.24 ft USGS LOS PINOS RIVER NEAR IGNACIO, CO Flow: 871 ft³/s Water Level: 4.29 ft USGS 890 cfs out of the dam Rising/Falling Steady Below, Rising above Fishing Conditions Below the dam, fishing will be better than above, but flows are...

High, cold, blown out, whatever

Author: Duranglers Crew Report Date: May 4, 2023 PIEDRA RIVER NEAR ARBOLES, CO. Flow: 2200 ft³/s Water Level: 4.09 ft USGS Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions High, cold, blown out, whatever. It’s going to be a long runoff season. Fish a lake. Patterns/Bug Nymphs: Prince nymphs 10-16, Runt Stone Golden 12-16, Pat’s Rubberlegs 4-10, Flashback...

San Juan River Report

Author: Duranglers Crew Report Date: May 4, 2023 SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO Flow: 2160 ft³/s Water Level: 8.03 ft USGS Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions High, cold, and dirty: just like most Colorado residents. Watch for flows to drop with colder days and fish a big Pat’s Rubberlegs…if we get any.

We have a ton of snow, and runoff is here

Author: Duranglers Crew Report Date: May 4, 2023 ANIMAS RIVER AT DURANGO, CO Water Temp: 44.42 ° F Flow: 2920 ft³/s Water Level: 4.84 ft USGS Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions We have a ton of snow, and runoff is here. The Animas will be friendlier to rafters than fly anglers for a bit. Streamers and big...

Inflows to Navajo Reservoir are dirty, and the water is cold

Author: Duranglers Crew Report Date: May 4, 2023 SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA, NM Water Temp: 51.44 ° F Flow: 515 ft³/s Water Level: 3.22 ft USGS Rising/Falling Steady Fishing Conditions Inflows to Navajo Reservoir are dirty, and the water is cold. The cold water is following the old riverbeds at the bottom of the...

The San Juan River has been fishing good

Author: Duranglers Crew Report Date: April 18, 2023 The San Juan River has been fishing good in spite of the off color water as of late, and our guides have been having some solid trips lately. . #flyfishing #duranglers #troutbum #browntown #browntrout #sanjuanriver #flyfishingjunkie...

Eleven Mile boating opens May 5, Spinney opening April 21

Author: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Report Date: April 15, 2023 LAKE GEORGE, Colo. – Eleven Mile State Park will open to boating May 5. Boaters are encouraged to renew their license and complete the Aquatic Nuisance Species inspection prior to opening day. The north ramp parking lot will be closed...

Cherry Creek Reservoir Opens to Boating April 1

Author: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Report Date: March 28, 2023 DENVER, Colo. -– Cherry Creek State Park will open the ramp on the west side of the park to boating on Saturday, April 1. Ramp hours will be from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The east boat ramp will be...

Cherry Creek Fishing Report

Author: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Report Date: March 3, 2023 Boating Status: The reservoir is closed to boating- anglers please take precautions when fishing from shore ANS Present: Eurasian Watermilfoil, Hybrid Eurasian Watermilfoil *ANS Inspections have concluded for the season- please call 303.297.1192 for ANS inspection options and information Water Temp: 43ºF Recorded Species:...

Chatfield Reservoir Report

Author: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Report Date: March 3, 2023 Boating Status: The reservoir is closed to boating until conditions improve and the ice thaws- Anglers please take precautions when fishing from shore ANS Present: Eurasian Watermilfoil, Hybrid Eurasian Watermilfoil, New Zealand Mudsnail * ANS Inspections have concluded for the season- please...

Colorado 2023-2024 fishing licenses are now available

Author: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Report Date: March 2, 2023 DENVER – Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds anglers the 2023-2024 fishing season is officially here. The 2023-2024 fishing license is valid from March 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024. Regulations and pricing for annual, daily and multi-day fishing licenses can be...

Poor ice conditions, but not enough open water to shoreline fish

Author: Colorado Parks & Wildlife Report Date: March 1, 2023 Boating Status: Closed to boating. There is melt and green ice, and way too much ice present to allow for the traditional March 1st opening to boating. No boating will be open until ponds are ice free by regulations. ANS: Eurasian...