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Colorado River Fishing Report: Trout, Catfish, and Stunning Scenery

Colorado River Fishing Report: Trout, Catfish, and Stunning Scenery

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 Howdy, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishing report for this fine Monday, May 12th, 2025. The river’s been on a heater lately, rolling out welcome mats for trout and catfish alike from the high country clear down to the lower reaches.

Right now, flows are up and on the rise thanks to that sweet mountain snowmelt. Down below Glenwood Springs, we’re clocking around 2,936 CFS, and the water’s got a bit of color to it after a string of warm days. Don’t let the stain spook you—mornings and evenings are your best bet for clearer conditions and happy fish [1][4]. The river’s wide and lazy in spots, but don’t get lulled—there’s plenty of canyon runs to keep you honest and wildlife views to keep you inspired [2].

Weather-wise, mornings are crisp, warming to mild afternoons. Expect the odd patch of rain if those clouds roll in from the west. Sunrise today was around 5:50 AM, and the sun’ll tuck in about 8:30 PM—so pack snacks and sunscreen if you’re planning an all-dayer.

Fish are fired up! Browns are staging in the upper reaches, taking dries and nymphs as soon as the hatches get going. Bigger flies—think Woolly Buggers and articulated streamers—are slaying in the slack water, especially on overcast days or after a quick rain. Down low, catfish are chewing hard on cut bait, chicken livers, and catfish nuggets in the slow pools and backwaters. Drift bait anglers are also getting into the action, with plenty of solid catches reported in the Grand Junction stretch [5].

Recent catches are telling the story: good numbers of brown trout, the occasional rainbow, and channel cats in the lower stretches. The fish are holding close to structure—logjams, deep holes, and the heads of riffles. Dry fly fishing is picking up mid-morning as the bugs start to pop, but don’t overlook nymphs and streamers early and late when the water’s cooler and the fish are active.

For lures, tie on a size 6-10 San Juan Worm, a Prince Nymph, or a dark Woolly Bugger for trout. For cats, nothing beats a chunk of cut bait or a gob of chicken liver on a circle hook. Need a hot tip? Swing by the stretch below Glenwood Springs for trout—there’s plenty of public water and easy wading. For catfish, the backwaters and slow eddies near Grand Junction are your best bet. And don’t overlook the Pumphouse area up by Kremmling—big water, big fish, and plenty of elbow room.

Tight lines and tight knots, friends. Be safe, respect the river, and leave no trace. Artificial Lure signing off!
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