Colorado Fishing Report
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| Date | 22-May-13 | |
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: Arkansas River - "Here's an update from Greg at ArkAnglers: Hot weather last week initiated spring runoff on the Arkansas, raising the flows and cooling and discoloring the water. However, the cooler weather currently moving through Colorado has slowed that melt, and we are seeing a decline in flows and improved visibility. By Memorial Day weekend, flows may be on the rise again, but for the next several weekdays, expect discolored but fishable water. With the colder water, the caddis hatch seems to have gone on hiatus, probably until after the runoff, but Blue-wing olive mayflies continue to hatch, and our stonefly populations are on the move, with the recently reintroduced pteronarcys (salmonfly) hatching this week between Big Bend and Swissvale and the golden stonefly nymphs beginning their migration toward shore. With many fish holding tight to the shoreline now, dry-dropper rigs with big stonefly patterns top and bottom should be effective. Streamers worked from a boat are also a good option in these conditions. Reported by: Colorado D.O.W |
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About: -
Much of the Arkansas River is surrounded by beautiful mountains. Driving on Route 24 along the headwaters provides a
spectacular view. The most heavily fished and popular section of the Arkansas is from Buena
Vista to Canon City. This section is approximately 75 miles long, with beautiful pocket water, pools, riffles and runs holding an excellent
population of browns and a good population of rainbows. Trout in the Arkansas average
13-15 inches although fish to 18 inches and better are not that uncommon.Camping: Stretching for 148 miles along one of the West's premier recreation rivers. AHRA operates five campgrounds along the river with a total of 86 campsites available.
From Steamboat Springs go west two miles on U.S. 40 to County Road 129. Turn north and drive 26 miles. |
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