Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
50
Ivan Valdez's Tip of the Week
The freestone section is fishing pretty good. Get it before the runoff starts! Tailwater sections are high, but are still fishable.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
The Reel Life5-Day Outlook as of 5/4/25
Rain is in the forecast this week. Keep an eye on the flows before you head up there.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/4/25
Dry dropper set ups on the freestone section. Stonefly nymphs, caddis larva, and tungsten mayfly nymphs will get fish to the net.
Local Species Available Year Round
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Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout
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Rio Grande Cutthroat
Ivan Valdez's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | CAMO | 10-14 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | OLIVE | 10-14 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer | BLACK | 10-14 |
Tunghead Hare's Ear Flashback | grey | 12 |
Sculpzilla | olive | 8 |
Cranefly Larva | olive | 8 |
Micro Egg | pink | 16 |
Higa's S.O.S. | black | 18 |
Mayers mini leech | black | 14 |
Warderns | peacock | 8 |
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer
Every angler needs an assortment of these weighted attractor Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer flies.
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Item #0311
Ivan Valdez's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line