Fishing Season: Year Round

Colorado River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

56

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Flows are coming up. That's a good thing! Great dry fly action. Caddis, PMDs and Yellow sallies

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Map of Colorado River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Fly Fishing Outfitters
Sunrise Anglers
Breckenridge Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 6/25/25

warm and dry weather.

Techniques & Tips as of 6/25/25

Dry/droppers. Straemer.

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):
Pale Morning Dun Thorax Natural 14-18
Fly Formerly Known As Prince Peacocke 16-18
Hickey's Tungsten Bead Auto Emerger Olive 18-22
Elk Wing Caddis Tan 14-16
Hickey's PMD Emerger PMD 14-16
Patriot Caddis Peacocok 14-18
Tactical Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Jig natural 10-16
Micro Egg Chart./Orange 14-16
Barr PMD emerger PMD 14-16
Pat's Rubber legs Brown/olive/Coffee 6-12

Pale Morning Dun Thorax

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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:

Caddis PMDs Yellow Sallies treamers

Best Time to Fish:

Mid morning until dark

Best Stretch:

Dotsero area and below Glenwood springs

Best Access:

over 75 miles of access!