Conditions
: Rio Grande River - The river is clear and dropping. Monday's flow was 479 cfs at Del Norte. Willow fly hatch is over. Green and gray drake mayflies and caddisflies are hatching in morning and afternoon. Fishing was reported as good using green drake dry fly patterns, parachute adams and elk hair caddis.
Reported by: Colorado D.O.W
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Lures & Spinners
About: -RIO GRANDE: The Rio Grande begins its long journey to the Gulf of
Mexico high in the San Juan Mountains. Look for good brown and rainbow trout fishing from
Rio Grande Reservoir downstream to Del Norte. Fly-fishing is best June through
July when stonefly and mayfly hatches dominate fish diets. The Gold Medal
section from South Fork to Del Norte provides trophy brown trout.
Location: West of Del Norte and north of South Fork to Creede. There is easy access to the
river via highways 160 and 149. Much of the river is privately owned, but public
access is excellent through numerous state leases.