Fishing Season: Ice-off through Mid November

Spinney Reservoir - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

48

Royal Gorge Anglers's Tip of the Week

Callibaetis and Chironomids are still in the mix but fishing has been technical. Fish have been very picky (our guides have cracked the code, but its not been easy). Don't be afraid to throw a Hopper or Dry/ Dropper or strip a jig style streamer.

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Map of Spinney Reservoir

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Royal Gorge Anglers
Angler's Covey
Freestone Outfitters
Sunrise Anglers

5-Day Outlook as of 7/24/24

Fishing is really ramping up...but still picky fish season!

Techniques & Tips as of 7/24/24

A 5 of 6wt static nymphing setup featuring a combination of a micro leech/ balanced leech, callibaetis nymph or chironomid larva. The 2nd rod should feature a full sink or sink tip line with a streamer or double streamer rig for prospecting. We like anything from small trout imitations to sculpin for lead flies, trailing smaller woolly buggers or thin mints. You'll want to ideally look for cruising fish with the static indicator rig and cover more water with the streamer rod.

Local Species Available Ice-off through Mid November

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    Rainbow Trout

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    Brown Trout

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    Cutthroat Trout

Royal Gorge Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Living Damsel olive 14
Mad Bomber Chironomid olive 14
Micro Egg yellow 16
Krystal Bugger black 12
Mini Leech Black 16
Bubbas Callibaetis Nat 16
Hot Head Damsel olive 12
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer olive 10
Hula Damsel Olive 12
CDC Callibaetis Nat 12

Living Damsel

Superbly tied and slightly weighted, this Damsel fly is a versatile pattern.

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Royal Gorge Anglers's Recommended Gear

Description: About Spinney Reservoir

Spinney Reservoir has become one of the premier still water locations in the Rocky Mountains. Not only trophy fish into the double digit range can be possible, but also a higher average size range than any other reservoir in the state. Nestled in the heart of South Park this Gold Medal fishery not only has extremely productive trout fishing but also some of the best views of the beautiful Collegiate Peaks Range.....

Nearest Airport:

Colorado Springs

Hatches:

Chironomids, Callibaetis, Caddis, Midges. Leeches

Best Time to Fish:

AM

Best Stretch:

Dam, South Ramp

Best Access:

Entrance road into state park and back side coves Entrance road and across dam to back side coves