Fishing Season: Year Round

Colorado River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

35

Fly Fishing Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Midges, Jig Leeches and eggs. The Colorado above Dotsero is iced over in places. Best bet is the Glenwood Springs area.

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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 2/17/25

After some much needed snow over President's weekend conditions are going to be very good.

Techniques & Tips as of 2/17/25

Nymphing (midges/Eggs/Jig Leeches).

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
Bead Head Brassie™ N/A 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
poison tungsten Blue 18-20
Zebra Midge Black/Red 18-22

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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:

Eggs Midges 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!