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Colorado River Fishing Report: Hatches, Streamers, and Respecting Spawning Trout

Colorado River Fishing Report: Hatches, Streamers, and Respecting Spawning Trout

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 Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Monday morning fishing report for May 19, 2025.

The Colorado River's still showing that classic spring personality we've been seeing all month. Flows have been up and down like a yo-yo with the recent temperature swings. As of yesterday, we were running around 3000 CFS below Glenwood Springs, and I expect that's still climbing today with the warm weather we've had.

Water clarity remains the biggest challenge right now. After hot days, she's turning brown, but we're getting some decent clearing after the cooler nights. If you're heading out this morning, you might catch that sweet spot of decent clarity before today's heat kicks in and accelerates the snowmelt.

The fishing's been solid - I'd give it a 7 out of 10 right now. We've got excellent hatches happening with caddis in full swing. Those spring blue-winged olives and midges are also providing consistent action, especially in the mornings and evenings. Some folks have been reporting small green drake and PMD nymphs too, so keep an eye out for those.

For flies, you'll want to pack some Pats Rubber Legs, weighted worms, and caddis pupa patterns. A heavier first fly followed by a smaller offering has been the ticket. If you're into the streamer game, hit the banks hard or throw out to the middle and strip in on the swing. I've had good luck with articulated Dundgeons and Sculpzillas lately. Don't be surprised if you get hits as you're stripping in to cast again - that's been a pattern this past week.

IMPORTANT REMINDER: The rainbow trout are still spawning. Please leave those spawners alone and respect the NO FISH ZONES. Those annual closures at Grizzly, Canyon, Castle, and Elk Creeks remain in effect until June 1st.

Hot spots this week? The upper C has been fishing well since they lowered the flows, making it easier to find fish in pools and eddies. Focus on those slower sections where fish can hold without fighting the current. For the lower stretches, expect off-color water as we push deeper into runoff, but the fishing can still be productive if you adjust your technique.

For those willing to put in the work, the stretch below Glenwood has been producing some quality browns on streamers early in the morning. Just make sure you're geared up properly for the higher flows.

That's the report for today, folks. Tight lines, and I'll see you on the water!
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