Dolores River- Below McPhee Fish Report

by Duranglers Crew
5-12-2025
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Water Conditions

DOLORES RIVER NEAR SLICK ROCK, CO

Rising/Falling

Dropped to 15 cfs

Fishing Conditions

Fishing is gonna be tough at these low flows, and unfortunately, if it isn’t bumped up, fish will probably die this summer.

Trout will be real spooky. Hoppers may be starting to show.

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs: Killer Mayfly 20-24, Pheasant Tails 18-22, Black Flash Midge Pupa 18-22, Tav’s Big Mac Pupa, RS-2 18-22, Splitback BWO Nymph 18-22, Juan’s Slim Shady 20-24.

Dries: Parachute Adams 20-24, Parachute, Sproat Midge 20-24, Bunny Midge 20-24, Griffith Gnats 18-24.

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for Monday, May 12th

San Juan River : Clear water right now means spookier fish
San Juan River: The rivers in Colorado are rising and blowing out, and the upper SJ is no exception
Piedra River: The flows are rising and the Piedra will probably be blown out
Los Pinos River: Above Vallecito the flows will be rising, and waters will be cold

for Thursday, April 10th