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| The Reel Life |
Water flow: 500CFS below Abiquiu 395 CFS below El Vado, 65 at La Puente
Visibility: 23 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: 4X 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
Double nymph rigs below El Vado or streamers.
Freestone section is pretty low. Fishing has dropped off on that section. Below El Vado flows are high but very fishable. High and muddy below Abiquiu.
