• Excellent Fishing on the Colorado River - Water Clarity, Trout Activity, and Top Flies

  • Oct 3 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Excellent Fishing on the Colorado River - Water Clarity, Trout Activity, and Top Flies

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  • As of October 3, 2024, the Colorado River in Colorado is offering some excellent fishing opportunities, despite the absence of tidal reports since this is a freshwater river.

    ### Weather and Time
    The weather today is expected to be partly cloudy with cooler air temperatures, which should help maintain good water clarity. Sunrise is at around 7:00 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 6:30 PM.

    ### Water Conditions
    The river flows are currently stable, with water clarity being very good. The upper sections of the Colorado River, particularly from Pumphouse to Dotsero, are fishable, with trout holding in the eddies and slow seams. The water temperature is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which is ideal for trout activity.

    ### Fish Activity
    Yesterday saw a good amount of fish activity, with both brown and rainbow trout being caught. The fish are actively chasing streamers, and the midge hatches are still going strong. Blue Winged Olives and Mother’s Day Caddis have also been hatching, making for a lively day on the water.

    ### Best Lures and Bait
    For nymphing, flies like Barr Emerger BWO in sizes 16-22, Quill Jigs in sizes 16-18, and Pat’s Rubber Legs in sizes 8-14 are highly recommended. Dry fly fishing is also productive with flies such as Griffith’s Gnats in sizes 20-24 and Parachute Adams in sizes 16-20. Streamers like the Tequily and Cheech Leach are working well, especially in the tailouts of riffles or from an anchored boat.

    ### Hot Spots
    One of the hot spots is the section above the town of Kremmling and extending to the Rifle area west of Glenwood Springs. This stretch offers over 80 miles of floatable and wadeable river with scenic areas and diverse fish habitats. Another good spot is the area around the Pumphouse boat launch and just below Gore Canyon, where the river offers slower stretches and excellent hatches.

    Overall, the Colorado River is in great shape for fishing right now, with plenty of fish to be caught and beautiful scenery to enjoy. Make sure to follow the "Keep Em Wet" philosophy to help conserve the trout population.
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