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Colorado River - Upper Colorado, Pumphouse to Grandy, Colorado Fly Fishing Report & Conditions
Colorado River - Upper Colorado, Pumphouse to Grandy, Colorado Fly Fishing Report & Conditions Map of Colorado River - Upper Colorado, Pumphouse to Grandy, Colorado

Reported by Breckenridge Outfitters Fishing Report Last Updated:
11 / 16 / 09

Fishing Conditions

Good

Water flow: 133 cfs below Windy Gap, 353 cfs in Kremmling

Visibility: 40 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 42 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: pam to Dark

Best stretch: The Colorado can be accessed by wade fishing near Parshall, CO.

Best access point: All access points are fishing well.

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Fly Name: Fly Color: Fly Size(s):
M And M Midge Pupa black 18-24
Wiggle Pheasant Tail black 18
Crystal Midge Pupa Tan 18-22
Patts Rubber Legs Black/Brown 10

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby: Breckenridge Outfitters

Fish species: Trout

Fishing season: Year Round

Nearest airport: Kremmling, Eagle, DIA

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 5X Tippet Size

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 5 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: Trout WF

Best sinking fly line: Clear Intermediate Cool Water Full Sink

Subsurface fishing great in the morning, using SJW's, Mysis shrimp below Lake DIllon,Patt's Rubber legs, eggs patterns, midge larva, and pheasant tails. When the water has time to warm up a few degrees, look for rising trout, use small midge dries.


Best Fly Fishing Techniques & Tips

Nymph fishing during the middle of the day when the water is warmer. Nymph fish the riffles during the hotter part of the day. Find the deep holes and use alot of weight to get your flies to the larger fish on the bottom of the deep holes.

7-Day Fly Fishing Forecast

Forecast looks cold.

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