Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
38
Royal Gorge Anglers's Tip of the Week
Grab your dry fly rod and some hopper/ dropper rigs and go have fun!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 7/24/25
Flows are in that prime summer zone and fishing will continue to be solid with a number of methods!
Techniques & Tips as of 7/24/25
Lots of hoppers, yellow sallies, pmds and caddis kicking around. Be prepared with the full lifecycles but dry/ dropper will be the ticket primarily. Tricos are coming!
Local Species Available Year Around
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Rainbow Trout; Cutthroat Trout; Brown Trout; Cuttbows
Royal Gorge Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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RS2 | Black | 20, 22 |
Pale Morning Dun Thorax | Dun | 22 |
Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger | BWO | 20 |
Sparkle Dun | black | 20 |
Juan's Slim Shady | BWO | 22 |
Ice Queen | black | 22 |
Indicator Parachute - Trico | black | 20 |
Indicator Spinner - Trico | black | 22 |
Copper John | black | 20 |
Rainbow Warrior | Pearl | 22 |
Royal Gorge Anglers's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
4-Weight 10' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line