Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
52
Doc Thompson's Tip of the Week
RCCLA Costilla is fishing. Good flows with a slight stain. Fish dry-droppers, might need to nymph fish the deeps. Reminder the Valle Vidal Costilla doesn't open until July 1st of each year.
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Doc Thompson5-Day Outlook as of 5/22/25
Except the RCCLA Costilla to continue fishing through May and until mid September. Start looking for more mayflies, and some stoneflies. Reminder the Valle Vidal Costilla doesn't open until July 1st of each year.
Techniques & Tips as of 5/22/25
Fish dry-droppers in most of the bends and riffles. Might need to nymph fish in the deeper bend pools. Reminder the Valle Vidal Costilla doesn't open until July 1st of each year.
Local Species Available Valle Vidal Section opens July 1 each year. RCCLA open all year but fishes mid May through Sept
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Cutthroats and Cuttbows
Doc Thompson's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Hopper | N/A | 12-14 |
Adams Parachute Dry Fly | N/A | 14 |
Elk Wing Caddis | tan | 12-14 |
Bead Head Barr Emerger | pmd | 16 |
Hot spot nymphs | N/A | 16 |
Caddis Larva | N/A | 14 |
T.H. Soft Hackle Caddis Pupa | olive | 14-16 |
Bead Head Caddis Pupa | N/A | 14-16 |
Midge Larva | N/A | 16-18 |
SJW | N/A | 14-16 |
Doc Thompson'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:
4-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line