Taylor River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

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The Taylor River at the Catch and Release section (AKA C&R) is at 55 CFS. We are expecting hold there for the winter. Dry fly fishing is very technical, with size 18-24 flies being the mainstay. The sought after dry fly hatches (drakes, caddis, stone flies, PMD, Blue Wings) are done, with the Adult Midges seeming to move into their place. Mole Flies, Foam Wing or CDC Wing RS2’s, Massacre Midge’s, Timmy emerger, Adult midges and Parachute Adams are all great patterns to work with if you want to dry fly fish. Nymphing will remain your most productive method as the hatches are sporadic and vary from day to day. Great presentation is key; with flies in the 18-24 size range. Black Beauties, KF Flashers, Slim Flashback Pheasant Tails, and Bling Midges have all been top producers. Don't hesitate to try out some surprising patterns as well; A size 18-22 rainbow warrior can have surprising results! Long light leaders and tippet along with yarn indicators or small 'bobbers' will keep you from spooking fish. Spawning season for the Brown Trout is here, so keep an eye out for Redds or spawning beds and do your best to not walk through them or fish to them. Enjoy the beautiful Fall days before they are gone! The Taylor River at Almont is currently sitting at 146 CFS. Its been a little over a week with the heavy rain in the 4 corners area and we will have hopefully hit our max flow. We've had recent reports and experience great streamers in yellow, smaller dark midges and sporadic dry fly bites, which will remain more or less the same going up the Taylor. Anglers are reporting good success throwing egg patterns and with the turbid water, worms. Some of our favorite nymph patterns during this time of the year are Jigged Pheasant Tails (sz 16-20) Two Bit Hookers in light or dark olive, HDA Variant, Frenchie's and Spanish Bullets. Emerger patterns such as soft hackles or cripples are also seeing action. A few of our favorite dry flies currently are the Mole Fly, Parachute Adams, Timmy Emerger, Chubby/Stubby Chubby, and Extended Body Sulfers. A micro Peanut Envy, or Baby Double Gonga in black or yellow have been great streamers as well this Fall. Thanks for keeping em' wet!

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