Upper Colorado

Colorado River Report - October 6th, 2018

Current Flow - 540 c.f.s. (at State Bridge)

Clarity - Clear

Trout Menu - Mayfly, Stonefly, Caddis, Annelids, Eggs, Midge

Fishing the Eagle River -  Fall is here.  The flows are dropping and so are the temps.  Floating the Colorado is the best way to enjoy what it has to offer, and with flows dropping plenty wading access has opened up.  Throwing heavier nymph rigs in seams and faster water will produce fish.  When hatches are coming off, and fish are consistently rising, matching the hatch can offer some incredible dry action.  With Fall here the streamer bit is good bet, especially on overcast or rainy days.  Getting out on the rainy days you will have an amazing day throwing streamers and most likely, it will just be you and locals on the water.  Hey the fish are already wet, why not join them?

Hot Flies 

     Nymphs - Juju Beatis, Barrs BWO Emerger, Caddistrophic, Graphic Caddis, Pat's Rubber Legs, Hairs Ear, Prince Nymph, Golden Stone, Pheasant Tail, Eggs, RS2

     Dries - Parachute Adams, Film Critic, Dave's Hopper, Chubby Chernobyl, Split Flag, Sparkle Wing, Elk Hair Caddis, Red Quill, Trico Spinner, Klink Hammer

     Streamers - Woolley Bugger, Thin Mint, Double Gonga, Circus Peanut, Motor Oil