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| The Reel Life |
Water flow: 459cfs below Abiquiu--195cfs below El Vado, 32 at La Puente
Visibility: 36 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 45 Degrees F
Water condition: Stained
Best time of day to fish: Mid-day through late afternoon
Best stretch: El Vado spring thru fall, Abiquiu fall thru early spring, La Puente Late June- August
Best access point: Below Abiquiu Dam and below El Vado Dam
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Stoneflies (freestone section) Baetis Craneflies Caddis Midges BWO's
Fish species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Rio Grande Cutthroat
Fishing season: Year Round
Nearest airport: Santa Fe
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: WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
Attractor nymphs and streamers would be wise as the flows continue to fluctuate. Mayflies, stoneflies, woolly buggers, the usual suspects will all fish well.
The weather is warming up and they've started stocking fish below El Vado. The flows in the freestone section are starting to look good too.
