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Water flow: C&R: 80 cfs Almont: 123 cfs
Visibility: 60 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 48 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: 11am - 5pm
Best stretch: Taylor River SWA
Best access point: Taylor River SWA
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Midges, Baetis.
Fish species: Trout
Fishing season: Winter
Nearest airport: Gunnison-Crested Butte Airport
Recommended fly fishing leader: 12 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 10' 3 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line
The Taylor River is fed from high up in the Colorado Rockies and drains into Taylor Reservoir at about 9,300 feet. The tailwater below the dam flows down through Taylor Canyon some 20 miles before it joins the East River to form the Gunnison River at Almont. The Taylor is a medium-sized river which contains deep pools and pocket water, and plenty of riffles and runs. The bottom releases from Taylor Reservoir ...
Nymphs, Streamers
Winter storms in the forecast means trout moving into winter holding water.