Arkansas River Fish Report

Expect fishing to wax and wane, but keep at it

Arkansas River - Lamar, CO

by Duranglers Crew
2-27-2023
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Water Conditions

ANIMAS RIVER AT DURANGO, CO

Water Temp: 39.74 ° F

Flow: 146 ft³/s

Water Level: 2.15 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Low and Steady

Fishing Conditions

The Animas: a favorite winter fishery. Expect fishing to wax and wane, but keep at it. Nymphs are the standard trick, but a slow and deep fish streamer wouldn’t be a bad idea either. More than anything, get your fly size and weight right. When in doubt, go smaller with the flies and deep with the weight. Watch for warmer days to discolor the river.

Patterns/Bug

Mayfly Nymphs: Killer Mayfly Nymphs 18-24, Rainbow Warrior 18-22, Pheasant Tails 16-18, RS-2 18-20, Juan’s Sniper Baetis 20-24.

Midges: Black Midge Pupa 18-22, Disco Midge 18-20, Tav’s Big Mac Pupa.

Caddis Pupa: Barr’s Graphic Caddis 16-18, TBH Jig Caddis 16-18, Anicaddis 16-18.

Attractors: Prince nymphs and variants 16-18, Orange Crush 12-16, RIO’s Raindrop 14-16, Egg and SJ worm patterns.

Olive, Black, White Streamers: GD Sculpin Snack, Sculpinator, RIO’s Gold Jigger

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Duranglers Reports

for Tuesday, January 10th, 2023

San Juan River : It’s winter on the San Juan
Arkansas River: Expect fishing to wax and wane
San Juan River: This time of year, nymphs will be your go-to
Piedra River: Piedra River is Iced Over
Los Pinos River: Below the dam, fishing will be tough
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Flows are steady Eddie at 9.5 CFS
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Iced Up
Florida River: Florida River Report
San Miguel River: Frozen
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: Nymph rigs are going to be a good go-to
Uncompahgre River: BWOs, midges, and stealth