Colorado River
Middle (Pumphose to Dotsero)
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Colorado River Report November 14, 2025
FLOW: 1300 CFS below Glenwood Springs
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Blue Winged Olives, Stonefly Nymphs, Midges, Sculpins, Eggs
THE LOWDOWN: Fall fishing is in full effect. While we're not seeing many hatches, these fish know what's coming and they're stuffing themselves. Larger food sources like eggs and stonefly nymphs can trigger strikes, but it's best to trail with a small, flashy midge or mayfly nymph for good measure. Fish are bound to be holding deep and slow, so break out that indicator and split shot.
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 of a quality than a quantity fishery, so be prepared to hook onto some pissed-off fish that will dump your reel in a few seconds.
Wade-fishers should exercise caution in the biggest river of the valley, but popular wading spots include the confluence with the Roaring Fork, Dino Boat ramp (both above and below the ramp) and upstream of South Canyon rapid.
Annual spawning closures are in effect at Canyon, Elk, Grizzly and No Name Creeks, 50 yards up and downstream of the creek mouths! (99% of the river is open and fishable) Spawning closures are in effect October 1 to November 30th.
Hatches: Blue Winged Olives 20-22, Midges 16-26
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
DRIES: Barr's Vis-a-dun BWO 20-22, TC Custom Sparkledun BWO 20-22, Traditional No-Hackle BWO 20-22, CDC Biot Comparadun Baetis 20-22, Parachute Adams 16-18, Bill's Trailing Shuck Emerger 22-24
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stonefly 6-12, Stott's Raisinette 20, BTS Baetis 20-22, Stott's Bad Carl 20, Double Down CDC PT 18-20, Soucie's Swidge 18-22, Soucie's Beau-Nator 18-20, Flash Egg 18
STREAMERS: Craven's Double Dirty Hippy, Dali Lama, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor, Carlton Banks, Stott's Conehead Ziwi, Craven's Swim Coach, Hansen's Meal Ticket
HINTS: Don't be afraid to drift your flies through some riffles or faster sections!
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/09085100/#parameterCode=00065&period=P7D
FLOW: 1300 CFS below Glenwood Springs
WATER CLARITY: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 7 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Blue Winged Olives, Stonefly Nymphs, Midges, Sculpins, Eggs
THE LOWDOWN: Fall fishing is in full effect. While we're not seeing many hatches, these fish know what's coming and they're stuffing themselves. Larger food sources like eggs and stonefly nymphs can trigger strikes, but it's best to trail with a small, flashy midge or mayfly nymph for good measure. Fish are bound to be holding deep and slow, so break out that indicator and split shot.
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 of a quality than a quantity fishery, so be prepared to hook onto some pissed-off fish that will dump your reel in a few seconds.
Wade-fishers should exercise caution in the biggest river of the valley, but popular wading spots include the confluence with the Roaring Fork, Dino Boat ramp (both above and below the ramp) and upstream of South Canyon rapid.
Annual spawning closures are in effect at Canyon, Elk, Grizzly and No Name Creeks, 50 yards up and downstream of the creek mouths! (99% of the river is open and fishable) Spawning closures are in effect October 1 to November 30th.
Hatches: Blue Winged Olives 20-22, Midges 16-26
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
DRIES: Barr's Vis-a-dun BWO 20-22, TC Custom Sparkledun BWO 20-22, Traditional No-Hackle BWO 20-22, CDC Biot Comparadun Baetis 20-22, Parachute Adams 16-18, Bill's Trailing Shuck Emerger 22-24
NYMPHS: Cat Poop Stonefly 6-12, Stott's Raisinette 20, BTS Baetis 20-22, Stott's Bad Carl 20, Double Down CDC PT 18-20, Soucie's Swidge 18-22, Soucie's Beau-Nator 18-20, Flash Egg 18
STREAMERS: Craven's Double Dirty Hippy, Dali Lama, Tim Heng's Autumn Splendor, Carlton Banks, Stott's Conehead Ziwi, Craven's Swim Coach, Hansen's Meal Ticket
HINTS: Don't be afraid to drift your flies through some riffles or faster sections!
https://waterdata.usgs.gov/monitoring-location/09085100/#parameterCode=00065&period=P7D