FISH REPORTS - Page 19 of 27
Application period for Colorado big game licenses begins March 1
Report Date: DENVER – Hunters hoping to draw a big game license in Colorado in 2023 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2023 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the...
CPW Asking for Public Comment on Possible Northeast Duck Hunting Season Changes
Report Date: DENVER, Colo. - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is asking for public input on proposed changes to the Northeast Duck Zone season dates. These changes would be for the 2023-24 hunting season and allow for better late-season hunting opportunities. The northeast duck...
CPW seeks public comment on Southeast Region pronghorn herd management plans
Report Date: COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Public input is being sought by Colorado Parks and Wildlife about how it intends to manage 11 pronghorn herds across its Southeast Region over the next 10 years. CPW staff has spent months drafting proposed management plans...
CPW’s big game license distribution and preference point comment form live until February 20, 2023
Report Date: DENVER - Colorado Parks and Wildlife is considering changes to policies and regulations that direct the distribution of big game hunting licenses in Colorado. To help inform this process, CPW is looking for input from residents and nonresidents interested in...
Gunnison, Taylor Rivers earn Gold Medal trout fishery status CPW celebrates a decades-long conservation success
Report Date: GUNNISON, Colo. – Years of consideration and conservation work all led to a golden moment for two pristine rivers in central Colorado. During its meeting Jan. 18 in Colorado Springs, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission welcomed the Gunnison and Taylor...
CPW Warns Ice Anglers of Dangerous Pressure Ridges at Eleven Mile State Park
Report Date: LAKE GEORGE, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife is warning anglers of life-threatening ice conditions at Eleven Mile State Park. The reservoir is experiencing unprecedented, dangerous pressure ridges. Park rangers estimate the most unstable ice conditions are by Witcher’s Cove and...
BWOs, midges, and stealth
Report Date: Water Conditions UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR, CO Flow: 39.2 ft³/s Water Level: 1.78 ft USGS Rising/Falling Steady/low Fishing Conditions BWOs, midges, and stealth. Just about sums it up for winter fishing the Unc, but fishing can be good! Patterns/Bug Midges 18-24: Sidewinder Midge Pupa, Tav’s Big Mac, Black...
Nymph rigs are going to be a good go-to
Report Date: Water Conditions GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL, CO Flow: 439 ft³/s Water Level: 2.20 ft USGS Rising/Falling Low and steady Fishing Conditions Nymph rigs are going to be a good go-to, and going a little smaller might be worth it. Caddis, midge, and mayfly nymphs, but it...
Frozen
Report Date: Water Conditions SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO Water Level: 3.85 ft USGS Rising/Falling Ice Fishing Conditions Frozen, go skiing. Patterns/Bugs 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.
Florida River Report
Report Date: CFS 8 CFS above 10 CFS (Below Lemon) Rising/Falling Frozen Fishing Conditions Frozen. Find an open section of water and dip a nymph if you want. Bring snowshoes. Patterns/Bug Nymphs: Copper Johns 14-20, Hare’s Ear 16-18, San Juan Worms, Jigged Frenchies, Orange Crush, Prince nymphs 10-16,...