Fishing Season: Year Round

Colorado River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

62

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Thanks to increased flows, conditions on the Colorado are very good. Cooler night time temperatures are helping to keep the river cooler.

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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 8/11/25

Dry conditions but also cooler temps.

Techniques & Tips as of 8/11/25

Dry/droppers. Terrestrials

Local Species Available Year Round

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Fly Fishing Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Adams Parachute Dry Fly Natural 14-18
Fly Formerly Known As Prince Peacocke 16-18
Hickey's Tungsten Bead Auto Emerger PMD 14-16
Elk Wing Caddis olive 14-16
PMX Peacock, Yellow, Roy 12-16
Amy's Ants Red, purple, Olive 10-14
RS2 Gray/Black 18-22
Rusty Spinner natural 14-16
Barr PMD emerger PMD 14-16
Chubby's Yellow, Olive,purple 8-12

Adams Parachute Dry Fly

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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:

Hoppers/Terrestrials Tricos Red Quills Caddis PMDs treamers

Best Time to Fish:

Mid morning until dark

Best Stretch:

Dotsero area and below Glenwood springs

Best Access:

over 75 miles of access!