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PIEDRA RIVER NEAR ARBOLES, CO.
Temperature: 41.18 ° F
Streamflow: 51.4 ft³/s
Gage height: 0.94 ft
USGS
Most of the Piedra will be covered in ice, but if you find some accessible open water, nymph it up. It’s cold though.
Nymphs: Prince nymphs 10-16, Runt...
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SAN JUAN RIVER AT PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO
Temperature: 41.18 ° F
Streamflow: 38.1 ft³/s
Gage height: 3.39 ft
USGS
Low flows, cold weather. Get your nymph rigs a-going.
Bobber rigs, euro rigs, even euro streamer rigs. The best fishing will be found in town...
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ANIMAS RIVER AT DURANGO, CO
Temperature: 41.18 ° F
Streamflow: 124 ft³/s
Gage height: 2.08 ft
USGS
Flows are low, and it’s winter fishing. This time of year can be pretty cold and fish will be moving slowly, but if you get your depth...
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SAN JUAN RIVER NEAR ARCHULETA, NM
Temperature: 41.18 ° F
Streamflow: 377 ft³/s
Gage height: 2.94 ft
USGS
Flows are steady on the old Juan at 350cfs. Fishing has been pretty good lately with junk flies such as leeches and worms, eggs, or even...
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The Catch of the Week goes to 10-year-old Joshua Paul for reeling in this 37-inch, 12-pound Northern Pike on New Year’s Day at 11 Mile Reservoir.
Well done!
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CPW lifts closure on Ark River after dam removed near Salida, enhancing public safety
SALIDA, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Thursday lifted a closure of the Arkansas River above Salida that was imposed last month to allow removal of...
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Catch of the Week
The Catch of the Week goes to 10-year-old Joshua Paul
and this walleye at Pueblo Reservoir! Well done!
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Catch of the Week
The Catch of the Week goes to Pat Murphy and this beautiful brown trout at Antero Reservoir!
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Water Conditions
UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR, CO
Flow: 69.3 ft³/s
Water Level: 1.94 ft
USGS
Rising/Falling
Dropping
Fishing Conditions
Flows are dropping, so it’s time to keep it sneaky and go smaller on the flies.
Mayflies have been very productive by nymphing and dry fly fishing.
Patterns/Bug
Mayfly Nymphs: Thread...
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Water Conditions
GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL, CO
Flow: 395 ft³/s
Water Level: 2.16 ft
USGS
Rising/Falling
Dropped
Fishing Conditions
Flowing clear and lower. Mayfly and caddis hatches continue onward.
Fish may be spooky, so wad accordingly
If nothing else, don’t fear using a large stonefly nymph rig to find...
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Water Conditions
SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO
Flow: 76.2 ft³/s
Water Level: 4.02 ft
USGS
Rising/Falling
Dropping
Fishing Conditions
Flows are a good wadable level, get after it! This is a beautiful river in the Colorado high country and offers some fantastic fall fishing.
Dry/droppers are your...