Colorado River
Middle (Pumphose to Dotsero)
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- Parachute BWO
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- Pheasant Tail
- Crippled PMD
- Sparkle Dunn BWO
- Outrigger Caddis
- RS-2
- PMD
- Mercer's Missing Link
- Autumn Splendor
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Colorado River Report
November 12, 2023
FLOW: 2210
WATER CLARITY: Clear except after rain events
Fall Spawning closures are in effect at Grizzly, No Name and Canyon Creeks, you'll see the signs
South Canyon Boat Ramp will close (as usual) on November 17th and re-open in April 2024. Wade fishing allowed, boat ramp will be gated.
OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 16-24, Caddis 14-18, BWOs 20-22, Sculpins
THE LOWDOWN: The Colorado is a big, brawling river- ideal for a drift boat but it can be accessed on foot. This river is a bit more quality than quantity fishery, so be prepared to hook onto some pissed-off fish that will dump your reel in a few seconds.
Popular wading spots are at the confluence with the Roaring Fork, Dino Boat ramp (both above and below the ramp) and upstream of South Canyon rapid.
Dry fly hatches consist of midday midges, BWOs and caddis.
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
DRIES: Reed's Rogue Mustard Chubby 8-12, Egg Layer Golden Stone 8, Cloud Nine Golden Stone 8-10, HOH CDC Thorax Pink Albert 16-18, TC Custom Pink PMD Sparkledun 14-16, Morris May PMD Emerger 16-18, Last Chance PMD Cripple 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Lawson's EZ Caddis 16-18, Outrigger Caddis 14-16, Pearl and Elk Caddis 14-18, Perfect Baetis 20-22, TC Custom BWO Sparkledun 20-22, HOH CDC Thorax BWO, HOH Hanging Midge 20-22, HOH CDC Spent Midge 22-24
NYMPHS: Iron Lotus 16-18, Double Down CDC PT 16-18, Purple Darth Baetis 20-22, Foam Top BMW RS2 18-22, Griffin's Twenty Incher 10-14, Cat Poop Stone 6-10, Jigged CDC PT 16-18, San Juan Worm 10, Perdigons 16-18, Copper Johns 16-18, BTS Baetis 20-22, Freestone Emerger 20-22, Roy's Biot Baetis Emerger 18-20
STREAMERS: Double Dirty Hippy 4, Dali Lama 4, Autumn Splendor 4-8, Carlton Banks 4, Stott's Ziwi 4, Stott's Conehead Ziwi 4
HINTS: We are excited to be back on the 'Rado, look for the best bite in the soft stuff
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/09085100/#parameterCode=00065&period=P7D
November 12, 2023
FLOW: 2210
WATER CLARITY: Clear except after rain events
Fall Spawning closures are in effect at Grizzly, No Name and Canyon Creeks, you'll see the signs
South Canyon Boat Ramp will close (as usual) on November 17th and re-open in April 2024. Wade fishing allowed, boat ramp will be gated.
OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 16-24, Caddis 14-18, BWOs 20-22, Sculpins
THE LOWDOWN: The Colorado is a big, brawling river- ideal for a drift boat but it can be accessed on foot. This river is a bit more quality than quantity fishery, so be prepared to hook onto some pissed-off fish that will dump your reel in a few seconds.
Popular wading spots are at the confluence with the Roaring Fork, Dino Boat ramp (both above and below the ramp) and upstream of South Canyon rapid.
Dry fly hatches consist of midday midges, BWOs and caddis.
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
DRIES: Reed's Rogue Mustard Chubby 8-12, Egg Layer Golden Stone 8, Cloud Nine Golden Stone 8-10, HOH CDC Thorax Pink Albert 16-18, TC Custom Pink PMD Sparkledun 14-16, Morris May PMD Emerger 16-18, Last Chance PMD Cripple 16-18, Missing Link Caddis 16-18, Lawson's EZ Caddis 16-18, Outrigger Caddis 14-16, Pearl and Elk Caddis 14-18, Perfect Baetis 20-22, TC Custom BWO Sparkledun 20-22, HOH CDC Thorax BWO, HOH Hanging Midge 20-22, HOH CDC Spent Midge 22-24
NYMPHS: Iron Lotus 16-18, Double Down CDC PT 16-18, Purple Darth Baetis 20-22, Foam Top BMW RS2 18-22, Griffin's Twenty Incher 10-14, Cat Poop Stone 6-10, Jigged CDC PT 16-18, San Juan Worm 10, Perdigons 16-18, Copper Johns 16-18, BTS Baetis 20-22, Freestone Emerger 20-22, Roy's Biot Baetis Emerger 18-20
STREAMERS: Double Dirty Hippy 4, Dali Lama 4, Autumn Splendor 4-8, Carlton Banks 4, Stott's Ziwi 4, Stott's Conehead Ziwi 4
HINTS: We are excited to be back on the 'Rado, look for the best bite in the soft stuff
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/09085100/#parameterCode=00065&period=P7D