Taylor River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

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The Taylor River at the Catch and Release section (AKA C&R) is at 225 CFS and it Will remain at that flow through the end of July. Let the dry flies Fly! – Dry fly fishing is technical, with size 16 – 22 flies being the mainstay for now. Green Drakes and PMD are being seen at the C&R so the time is now! Mole Flies, Foam Wing RS2’s, Massacre Midge’s, Missing Link Green Drake, Film Critic PMD's and Parachute Adams are all great patters during the the hatch. Nymphing will still be your most productive method as the hatches are sporadic and vary from day to day. Great presentation is key, with flies in the 16 – 22 size range. Black Beauties, Zebra Midges, Slim Flashback Pheasant Tails, RS2 and Jujubee Midges have been top producers. Don't hesitate to try out some surprising patterns as well; 20 incher or a darker colored 2 Bit can be a fun pattern when the Mayfly fly hatch is going! We are entering the Monsoon season, so keep an eye down the canyon in the afternoon as that is a great indicator of the weather heading your direction. Fish might be a little more willing to take a fly before and after the storms roll through. Long light leaders and tippet along with yarn indicators or small 'bobbers' will keep you from spooking fish. Spawning season for the Rainbow and Cutthroat is over, however, keep an eye out for Redds or spawning beds and do your best to not walk through them. Enjoy the wonderful Summer days! The Taylor River at Almont is currently sitting at 270 cfs. With the warm temperatures and afternoon rain and clouds, the canyon is fishing well. Target the mid to late-day window (10am on) for best results. We've had recent reports and experience of a sizeable Caddis hatch which continues to proceed up the Taylor and is getting towards the top. Anglers are reporting great success fishing subsurface emergers during the hatch. We also just had the Green Drakes move up high on the Taylor River, so be prepared to swap to the dry fly right around 12 or so. Some of our favorite nymph patterns during this time of the year are 20incher (sz 14-10) Two Bit Hookers in light or dark olive (18-14) HDA Variant (16-14), Firecracker Caddis. Emerger patterns such as soft hackles or cripples are also seeing action. A few of our favorite dry flies currently are the Missing Link Caddis, Parachute Adams, Para Drake CDC, and Royal Wulff. A micro Peanut Envy, or Baby Double Gonga in black or olive have been great streamers as well this year. Thanks for keeping em' wet!

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