Fishing Season: Year Round

Colorado River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

60

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Flows are perfect! Great hatches of caddis, PMDs and Golden Stones. It's Hopper season!

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Map of Colorado River

Water Flow Data

5-Day Outlook as of 7/22/24

Time to get on the Colorado. Caddis, Stoneflies and PMDs

Techniques & Tips as of 7/22/24

Dry/droppers and double dries

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):
Pale Morning Dun Thorax Natural 14-18
Fly Formerly Known As Prince Olive 16-20
Fly Formerly Known As Prince natural 10-14
TH Duracell Jig N/A 14-16
Sulpinator/Scuplzilla Olive/Back/Brown 4-6
Croston's Jig Leech Olive/Brown/Black 12-16
Tactical Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail Jig natural 10-16
Elk Wing Caddis Tan/Olive 12-16
Iron sally yellow 12-14
Pardigon Sunburst 16-20

Pale Morning Dun Thorax

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Fly Fishing Outfitters's Recommended Gear

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:

Attractor Dries Stoneflies PMDs Caddis Jig Leeches

Best Time to Fish:

All Day Baby!

Best Stretch:

Dotsero area and below Glenwood springs

Best Access:

over 75 miles of access!