Fishing Season: Year Round

Colorado River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

40

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Midges, Jig Leeches, BWOs and eggs. The Colorado above Dotsero is fishing very good BWOs, Midges and Streamers. The Colorado below Glenwood Springs is also fishing fantastic. Caddis on the C below Glenwood Springs.

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Map of Colorado River

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Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Fly Fishing Outfitters
Sunrise Anglers
Breckenridge Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 4/28/25

It's Spring conditions. If you want up to the minute conditions please call us 97-845-8090

Techniques & Tips as of 4/28/25

Nymphing (midges/Eggs/Jig Leeches). Dry/droppers-BWO, Caddis and Streamers.

Local Species Available Year Round

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    Trout

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Midge Natural 18-22
Fly Formerly Known As Prince Peacocke 16-18
Hickey's Tungsten Bead Auto Emerger Olive 18-22
TH Duracell Jig N/A 14-16
Croston's jig leeches Black/Olive/Brown 12-16
Gallup's Dungeon Black/Brown 4
Tactical Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Jig natural 10-16
Micro Egg Chart./Orange 14-16
Tequily N/A 2-4
Double down Nymph Black/Purple 14-18

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Description: About Colorado River

A beautiful stretch of water that begins near Kremmling and flows down stream 40 plus miles to Dotsero. Tons of float and wade access available. A great stretch of river if you are looking to get away from the crowds and maybe do the camp/fish thing. This stretch has some of the states best Gold Medal water. We have have access to private put-ins and take-outs on this stretch of the famous Colorado.

Nearest Airport:

Eagle County Regional Airport

Hatches:

BWOs Eggs Midges Mothers Day Caddis Jig Leeches

Best Time to Fish:

Mid morning until dark

Best Stretch:

Dotsero area and below Glenwood springs

Best Access:

over 75 miles of access!