Finally, we are seeing increased flows on the Florida below Lemon

Florida River - CO (La Plata County)


by Duranglers Crew
5-12-2025
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CFS

189 CFS above

113 CFS (Below Lemon)

Rising/Falling

Rising Above and Below Lemon

Fishing Conditions

Finally, we are seeing increased flows on the Florida below Lemon.  Flows are rising above as well.

Patterns/Bug

Nymph rigs and streamers will be your best bet in the high water.  There may be some small mayfly or even caddis hatches starting.

Nymphs: Prince nymphs 12-18, Runt Stone Golden 12-16,  Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12, 20 Incher 10-14, Flashback Pheasant Tail 14-20, Blowtorch Jig 14-16, Hydropsyche Caddis nymph 14-16.

Dries:  Parachute Adams 16-20, Vis A Dun Baetis, Baetis Parachute 18-22.  Elk Hair Caddis 14-18, Peacock Caddis 16-18.

Streamers: Sculpinator, Buggers, Skully Bugger, Kreelex, Flash Fry.



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