Animas River
Antero Reservoir
Arkansas River
Arkansas River Tailwater
Big Thompson
Blue River
Boulder Creek
Cache la Poudre
Cimarron River
Clear Creek
Colorado River, Upper
Colorado River, Middle
Dolores River
Eagle River
Frying Pan River
Gunnison River
North Platte River
Rio Grande
Roaring Fork River
Rocky Mountain National Park
San Miguel River
South Platte River, 11-Mile
South Platte River, Below Spinney Mountain Reservoir
South Platte River, Cheeseman-Chatfield
Spinney Reservoir
Taylor River
Uncompahgre River
Yampa River
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Water flow: 1300 CFS
Visibility: 24 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 43 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: Noon to 3:00PM
Best stretch: Glenwood Springs, New Castle and Silt
Best access point: Grizzly Creek and No Name exits in Glenwood Canyon, Devereaux Road in Glenwood Springs, Dinosaur to New Castle areas
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Midges Blue-Winged Olive
Fish species: Trout
Fishing season: Year Round (Prime: March 1 - October 31)
Nearest airport: Eagle County Airport & Garfield County Airport
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: PowerTaper WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
The Colorado River flows for many miles through the state of Colorado, a large portion of which is prime trout habitat. The Lower Colorado included in these reports begins at State Bridge and ends at the town of Rifle, which could be considered the lowest end of prime trout fishing. This length encompasses some 80 river miles in western Colorado that meanders through wide mountain valleys and numerous canyons, ...
Nymph rigs set up fairly deep 4-5ft.
Midday Blue-Winged Olive hatches to remain strong, especially on overcast days. Spring fishing closure on tributaries are in effect.