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Piedra River Fish Report for 5-29-2025


The Piedra is still in runoff mode

Piedra River - Arboles, Colorado


by Duranglers Crew
5-29-2025
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PIEDRA RIVER NEAR ARBOLES, CO.

Water Conditions 

  • Temperature: 50 ° F
  • Streamflow: 408 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 1.88 ft

Rising/Falling 

Rising 

Fishing Conditions 

The Piedra is still in runoff mode.  Waters will be higher, dirtier, and colder still.  It may take another week or so to drop and clear.

If you were to fish it, stonefly nymphs will be your friend.  Watch for stonefly adults to be about; it’s almost dry/dropper time.

Patterns/Bug 

Nymphs: Duracell Jig 12-14, Orange Crush 14-16, Prince nymphs 10-16, Runt Stone Golden 12-16,  Pat’s Rubberlegs 6-12, 20 Incher 10-14, Pheasant Tails 16-20

Stonefly Dries: Stimulators #6-12, Rogue Foam Stone #4-8, Sofa Pillow #4-10, Chubbies 6-12.



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