Taylor River - CO

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

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The Taylor River at the Catch and Release section (AKA C&R) is at 140 CFS. We are expecting one more drop on 8/12 down to 125CFS and it should hold there for a little while. Dry fly fishing is technical, with size 16 – 22 flies being the mainstay for now. PMD and the remnants of the Drake hatch are being seen at the C&R so the dry fly window is starting to close on the big drys! 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 remain 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 such as, Black Beauties, Zebra Midges, Slim Flashback Pheasant Tails, RS2 and Jujubee Midges have all 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! 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 205 CFS. With the warm temperatures and sporadic clouds the canyon is fishing pretty good. Target the mid to late-day window (10am on) for best results. We've had recent reports and experience of mixed hatchs including Trico, Caddis, and some Duns, which will continue to proceed up the Taylor and is getting towards the top. Anglers are reporting great success fishing subsurface emergers during the hatch. Some of our favorite nymph patterns during this time of the year are Jigged Hares Ear (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, Stimulator in Royal, Chubby and Stubby Chubby, and Royal Wulffs. 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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