Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
73°
Water Temp:
60
Royal Gorge Anglers's Tip of the Week
We're on the backside of runoff on the Arkansas River Freestone, so releases are staging back down and flows are fishable on the tailwater. Still elevated however, so there will be better options out there.
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 7/24/24
Wait for flows to drop, fish the Arkansas Freestone.
Techniques & Tips as of 7/24/24
Look for fish to be opportunistic with flows now ramping down post-runoff. Thing bigger attractor nymphs in combination with our smaller PMD, BWO and Caddis nymphs. Streamers are also in play.
Local Species Available Year Around
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Rainbow Trout; Brown Trout
Royal Gorge Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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RS2 | black | 20,22 |
Sparkle Dun | black | 22 |
Bead Head Brassie | natural | 20 |
Griffith's Gnat | Peacock | 22 |
Bead Head Emerging Sparkle Caddis Pupa | olive | 16 |
Slim Shady PMD | PMD | 18 |
Rojo Midge | Red | 22 |
Sparkle Dun | Grey | 24 |
Micro Leech | Black | 16 |
Trico Spinner | Black | 22 |
Royal Gorge Anglers'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:
Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line