RIO GRANDE, CO

CFS

516 CFS (30 Mile)

54 CFS (Wagon Wheel)

Rising/Falling

• Rising

Fishing Conditions

Flows are coming up.  It got hot, and runoff season has begun, but we should see a cooling trend over the next week with snow and rain possible.  Streamer season has begun a bit early on the Rio.  Dark and flashy streamers will be your best option, but big stonefly and mayfly nymph rigs are also a good choice. Hatches of BWOs will begin to show with the warmer weather, so have a good selection of small dries on hand as well.

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs: Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12, 20 Incher Stone 10-14, Pheasant Tail and variations 16-20, Prince Nymphs 14-18,  Copper John #14-18 Duracell Jig 14-16.

Dries: Extended Body BWO 18-20, Sparkle Dun 18-20.

Streamers: Scuplinator, Mini Loop Sculpin, The One Sculpin, Sparkle Minnow, Black Buggers #4-8.