FISH REPORTS - Page 28 of 38
Runoff has started and the Gunny will be dirty
Report Date: GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL, CO Flow: 810 ft³/s Water Level: 3.04 ft USGS Rising/Falling Rising a little Fishing Conditions Runoff has started and the Gunny will be dirty. Nymph rigs are going to be a good go-to and stoneflies will be best. Patterns/Bug Nymphs: Frenchie 14-16, Pats Rubberlegs...
The San Miguel is Opening Up
Report Date: SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO Flow: 499 ft³/s Water Level: 5.32 ft USGS Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions Well the good news is that the San Miguel is opening up. The bad news is that it’s rising with snowmelt. High water nymph rigs will be your friend,...
The flows have been dropped to under 100
Report Date: 97 CFS above 400CFS (Below Lemon) Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions Below, the flows have been dropped to under 100 for some reason…not sure why, there is a lot more water coming. But, fishing should be good for the time being with nymphs. Above Lemon, the...
The Rio is rising and heading into runoff season
Report Date: 739 CFS (30 Mile) 2500 CFS (Wagon Wheel) Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions She has finally let loose. The Rio is rising and heading into runoff season. Be careful, this river can do bad things to the inexperienced oarsman. Water is cold expect a...
Runoff baby, raft hard!
Report Date: DOLORES RIVER AT DOLORES, CO. Flow: 3130 ft³/s Water Level: 5.92 ft USGS Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions Runoff baby, raft hard! Patterns/Bug Nymphs: Prince nymphs 10-14, Pat’s Rubberlegs 4-8 or Jigged Pats 10-12, 20 Incher 8-10, Orange Crush 12-16, Rainbow Warrior 18-22. Buggers and streamers in olive, black, white.
Dolores River Below McPhee Report
Report Date: DOLORES RIVER NEAR SLICK ROCK, CO Flow: 3350 ft³/s Water Level: 12.81 ft USGS Rising/Falling Rising Fishing Conditions Holy moly, they are letting water out of McPhee…a lot of water. If you are a rafter, the “River of Sorrows” is not so sad right now. This is...
Los Pinos River Report
Report Date: 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
Report Date: 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
Report Date: 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
Report Date: 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...