Rio Grande Fish Report

In May on the ole big river, you might find a few fish eating baetis, but the real game is streamer fishing

Rio Grande

by Duranglers Crew
5-14-2024
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372CFS (30 Mile)

1020 CFS (Wagon Wheel)

In May on the ole big river, you might find a few fish eating baetis, but the real game is streamer fishing. Get that fly close to the bank, give it a few strips, and hold on.

Of course, you could throw a nymph rig, but that’s kinda lame right?

Nymphs: Prince nymphs 10-16, Runt Stone Golden 12-16, Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12, 20 Incher 10-14, Flashback Pheasant Tail 14-20, Blowtorch Jig 14-16.

Streamers: Buggers, Sculpzilla, Peanut Envy, Mouseketeer, Cheech Leech, Dungeons, Circus Peanut.

Dries: Vis-a-Dun Baetis 18-22, Smoke Jumper Baetis 18-22, Parachute Adams 16-22, Parachute Baetis 18-20.

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for Tuesday, February 6th, 2024

San Juan River: Flows are steady on the old Juan at 350cfs
Arkansas River: Flows are low, and it’s winter fishing
San Juan River: Low flows, cold weather
Piedra River: Most of the Piedra will be covered in ice
Los Pinos River: Below the dam, flows have been dropped extremely low
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Wadeable flows at about 40 cfs out of the dam still
Dolores River- Below McPhee: It’s cold and frozen, come back in the spring
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Florida River: Below the dam, the flows have been dropped
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Gunnison River- Black Canyon: Flowing clear and low, fish will be spooky
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