Colorado Fishing Reports: Colorado River Fishing Report

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Date	20-Oct-09
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Conditions : Colorado River (Glenwood to Rifle) - Fishing has been as good as it ever gets along the river especially as the weather has begun to cool down. The float fishing is nothing short of exceptional and the walk/wade is equally as good as the water flows continue to drop. Deeper water that has some current and structure to it are holding the majority of the fish. Smaller Baetis, Midge, and Egg patterns are the hot flies. The Streamer fishing is on, especially during periods of overcast or when shade is present. It won't matter what streamer you are fishing as long as it's a Sacrilege, though Splendors and Stingin' Sculpins are great as well. Crowds are nonexistent with only the masses of fish being caught interrupting the silence. Enjoy the rest of your fall!

Colorado River (near Granby) - Fall fishing is great and the river below Parshall remains open most of the winter. Copper Johns, RS-2s, Prince nymphs and other emerger patterns are doing well. San Juan worms and egg patterns are increasingly effective. Lure fishing is good. In the immediate Granby area and downstream to the bridge at the lower end of Byers Canyon, bait fishing is permitted and two fish may be kept. From the east side of the bridge abutments (the west end of Byers Canyon) down to Troublesome Creek, including the Williams Fork River from the reservoir, catch-and-release rules apply and fishing is by artificial flies and lures only. Inquire in Granby for the latest conditions.

Reported by: Colorado D.O.W