Fishing Season: Year Round

Colorado River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

42

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Streamers and eggs.

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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 11/18/24

Unsettled weather the next couple days should make for great streamer fishing. Middle of this week we are going to temperatures in the 50s. The C is at winter flows, which makes for great wading .

Techniques & Tips as of 11/18/24

Nymphing (midges/Eggs), 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
TeQueely Streamer Tan/Purple 8-12
Fly Formerly Known As Prince N/A 2-4
TH Duracell Jig N/A 14-16
Gallup's Peanut Black/Natural 2-4
Gallup's Dungeon Black/Brown 4
Tactical Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Jig natural 10-16
Micro Egg Chart./Orange 14-16
Barr's Emerger BWO Olive 16-20
Triple Double Black/Peacock/Olive 14-18

Midge

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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:

Streamers Midges Eggs Attractor Dries

Best Time to Fish:

Mid morning until dark

Best Stretch:

Dotsero area and below Glenwood springs

Best Access:

over 75 miles of access!