Flows are a good wadable level, get after it!

San Miguel River - CO


by Duranglers Crew
10-10-2023
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Water Conditions

SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO

  • Flow: 76.2 ft³/s
  • Water Level: 4.02 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Dropping

Fishing Conditions

Flows are a good wadable level, get after it!  This is a beautiful river in the Colorado high country and offers some fantastic fall fishing.

Dry/droppers are your go-to friend.  Watch for hatches of Mayflies and Caddis.  The occasional terrestrial/chubby dry/dropper rig could never hurt  Fish a heavy nymph rig in the deepest sections.

Patterns/Bugs

Nymphs: Prince nymphs 12-18, Pat’s Rubberlegs 10-12, 20 Incher 12-14, Rainbow Warrior 18-22. Copper Johns 14-20.

Dries: Chubbies, Amy’s Ant, or Stimis in 12-16.  Olive or Gold Dry Humper 12-16. Parachute Adams 14-20, Para BWO 18-20, Smoke Jumper Baetis 18-22.



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