Colorado Fishing Report
Conejos River Sponsored by
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| Date | 01-Sep-09 | |
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: Conejos River - Flows on the Conejos are around 900 cfs on the lower river and 327 cfs below Platoro. Fishing conditions are improving and the water is clear on most days. The salmon fly hatch has started. Angling techniques include nymphing and dry-droppers (e.g. attractor patterns in combination with a stonefly or other nymph), spinner fishing and bait. The Conejos has two sections of special fishing regulation waters. The first is from the upper boundary of Aspen Glade campground to Menkhaven Resort: artificial flies only and a daily bag and possession limit of two trout 16 inches or longer. The second is from the confluence of the South Fork to the lower bridge at Platoro: artificial flies and lures only, with a daily bag and possession limit of two trout 16 inches or longer. Reported by: Colorado D.O.W |
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| About: -
The Conejos River has provided excellent fishing for wild brown and
rainbow trout. Prolific hatches of stoneflies, caddisflies and mayflies occur
from May through July. Best fishing follows snow runoff in late June and July.
Fall is a great time to fish this
tributary of the Rio Grande when fishing pressure is at a minimum and the trout
are still rising to flies. Fishing should be good into October or November but
the river may ice up a little earlier this year because of low flows. Directions: From Alamosa, drive south on Highway 285 to Antonito. Turn west on Highway 17 south of town where you will pick up the river for 35 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 250, which follows the river to Platoro Reservoir. |
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| Misc Info: - Regulations: The section from Menkhaven Ranch down to Aspen Glade CG is considered Wild Trout water where the bag and possession limit for trout is two fish, 16 inches or longer. Other special regulations sections include Saddle Creek Bridge downstream to the Hamilton property (where South Fork enters) and the Bear Creek subdivision. Check the regulations handbook for the specific restrictions. | |||
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