FISH REPORTS - Page 29 of 37
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,...
Iced Up
Report Date: Water Conditions DOLORES RIVER AT DOLORES, CO. Water Level: 3.02 ft USGS Rising/Falling Frozen Fishing Conditions Iced up, wait until spring. Patterns/Bug Nymphs: Prince nymphs 10-16, Runt Stone Golden 12-16, Flashback Pheasant Tail 14-18, Duracell Jig 12-16.
Flows are steady Eddie at 9.5 CFS
Report Date: Water Conditions DOLORES RIVER NEAR SLICK ROCK, CO USGS Rising/Falling Steady Fishing Conditions Flows are steady Eddie at 9.5 CFS. The gate will be closed below, so you will have a walk ahead of you to get to the dam. Fishing will be slow, but if...
Below the dam, fishing will be tough
Report Date: Water Conditions LOS PINOS ABOVE VALLECITO RES Water Level: 3.73 ft USGS LOS PINOS RIVER NEAR IGNACIO, CO Water Level: 1.37 ft USGS About 5.4 cfs out of the dam Rising/Falling Low Fishing Conditions Below the dam, fishing will be tough as the flows have been dropped real low. Above Vallecito, will...