Utah Fish Report
Uncompahgre River Fish Report for 5-29-2025


It’s a good flow right now

Uncompahgre River - CO


by Duranglers Crew
5-29-2025
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UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR, CO

Water Conditions 

  • Temperature: 50 ° F
  • Streamflow: 36.2 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 1.74 ft

Rising/Falling 

Dropped/Steady 

Fishing Conditions 

It’s a good flow right now.

An attractor nymph or leech with a smaller midge dropped below would be a good way to start the day.  Caddis will be out and about too

Buggers, leeches, and small streamers are a good option too.

Patterns/Bug 

Annelids in 18-22.  San Juan Worms, Egg patterns, Bunny Leeches 8-12 in White, Grey, Olive, Black.

Midges 18-24: Black Flash Midge Pupa, Tav’s Big Mac, Bling Midge.

Nymphs: Foam Wing RS-2s 20-24, Killer May 20-24, Juan’s Sniper Baetis 22-24, Caddis Pupa Czechmate #14-16, Barr’s Graphic Caddis #14-18, Parachute Caddis #14-18, Elk Hair Caddis #14-18.

Buggers #6-12 in olive, white, or black.  Simi Seal Leeches.



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More Reports

Duranglers Reports
for Thursday, May 29th

San Juan River : Clear Water Means Spookier Fish
Animas River: The Animas will be off color and cold
San Juan River: Fishing may be good
Piedra River: The Piedra is still in runoff mode
Los Pinos River: Fishing will be decent
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Fishing won’t be easy
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Fishing may be a little tough
Rio Grande: Fishing will begin to pick up soon
Florida River: Flows are up
San Miguel River: San Miguel is rising and in runoff mode
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: Flows are going up!

Duranglers Reports
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
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Trout will be real spooky, hoppers may be starting to show
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Flows are coming up, and spring fishing could be aight
Rio Grande: The spring window of the Rio Grande is here
Florida River: Finally, we are seeing increased flows on the Florida below Lemon
San Miguel River: The Miguel is rising and the San Miguel is in runoff mode
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: The waters are still cold
Uncompahgre River: It’s a good flow right now and fish will be a little less spooky with the higher flows