FISHING REPORT: COLORADO RIVER
OVERVIEW
The Colorado River originates in Rocky Mountain National Park. We generally fish the sections from Gore Canyon to the town of Rifle bridge. The Colorado is generally a wider and slower river with some faster canyon stretches and excellent hatches and beautiful scenery along the river corridor. The sections below Glenwood Springs are the first to be available in the early season for float fishing. As the spring gives way to summer the focus shifts from Glenwood Springs and Dotsero, upstream to State Bridge and just below Gore Canyon and the Pumphouse boat launch. The Colorado offers more remote stretches of water and a slower pace to the day with an opportunity to view wildlife and unique geology along the way.
Temperature
Discharge
Reporter: Brett Elkman
Report Date: March 1, 2024
Current Conditions: The Upper C near Pumphouse down to State Bridge is starting to open up a bit. Be Careful as you approach the shelf ice. The water is still cold way up top. The fishing has been real good and is picking up especailly from State Bridge Down. Midges, Baetis and BWO's. Some action on streamers can be had on the lower C. As it warms we are seeing some action on top. When this happens, extended body baetis patterns are working well.
KEEP EM WET: Please follow the Keep Em Wet philosophy and keep the fish wet. If you must take a photo, leave the fish in the water.
Guide Tip: Keep your rod tip almost in the water when stripping your streamer back in .Hatches: Midges, Baetis, BWO
Recommended Flies:NYMPHS: Pats Rubber Leg 6-12, Zebra Midges Blk/red 16-18, 2 Bit Hooker 14-18, Rainbow Warriors 18-22, Top Secret Midge 18-22
DRIES: Garcias Mini Mayfly 16-22, Griffiths Gnat 18-22, Parachute Adams 18-22, Purple Para Adams 14-18, BWO Comparadun 18-22
STREAMERS: IT IS THAT TIME - Sex Dungeons, Wedgeheads, Black Heisenburgs, Sculpzilla, Rusty T, Double Thin Mint, Goldie