Taylor River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

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The Taylor River at the Catch and Release section (AKA C&R) is at 200 CFS and it should remain at that flow through the end of June. We are moving slowly towards dry fly season – Dry fly fishing is technical, with size 18 – 22 flies being the mainstay for now. Mole Flies, Foam Wing RS2’s, Massacre Midge’s and Parachute Extended Bodies have all been productive flies for us. 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 18 – 24 size range. Black Beauties, Extended body BWO, Slim Flashback Pheasant Tails, RS2 and Jujubee Midges have been top producers. Don't hesitate to try out some eggs as well. Long light leaders and tippet along with yarn indicators or small 'bobbers' will keep you from spooking fish. As spawning season for the Rainbow Trout is ending please keep an eye out for Redds or spawning beds and do your best to not walk through them. . Enjoy the wonderful spring days! The Taylor River at Almont is currently sitting at 320 cfs. With the warm temperatures lately, the canyon is fishing well. Target the mid to late-day window (10am on) for best results. We've had recent reports of a fairly substantial BWO hatch during that time and some anglers have reported great success fishing subsurface emergers during said hatch. stonefly nymphs such as Pats Rubberlegs (sz 8-12) are effective attractors as we start seeing the stonefly hatches move up the river! Some of our favorite flies during this time of the year are Blowtorch (sz 16-12) Two Bit Hookers in light or dark olive (18-12) HDA Variant (16-14), Firecracker Caddis, and caddis emerger patterns such as soft hackles or cripples are also seeing some action. Keep an eye out for the caddis as they move up from the Gunnison and onto the Taylor in the coming weeks. Thanks for keeping em' wet!

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