Animas River Fish Report - Durango , Colorado (La Plata County)

The Animas has had some much-needed inflow of rain

Animas River - Durango , Colorado (La Plata County)

by Duranglers Crew
10-9-2025
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Water Conditions

ANIMAS RIVER AT DURANGO, CO

Temperature: 43.34 ° F
Streamflow: 843 ft³/s
Gage height: 3.21 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Dropping/will bump with rain

Fishing Conditions

The Animas has had some much-needed inflow of rain. Temps have dropped, and fishing should be good throughout the day. We may be seeing some heavy rain this weekend which could cause the Animas to blow out.

We have been seeing hatches of midges, small mayflies, and even caddis lately. Nymph rigs have been catching most fish, but dry droppers and streamers are also effective choices.

Patterns/Bug

Dries: Vis-A-Dun Baetis 18-20, Ext. Body BWO 18-20, Parachute Adams 16-22. Bunny Midge 20-22, Parachute Caddis 14-18. Morrish Hopper or a Chubby 10-16.

Nymphs Brown or Olive Micro May #16-20, Killer Mayfly #18-22, RS2 #18-20, Juan’s Slim Shady #18-20, Iris Caddis #14-16, Thrift Shop Caddis #14-16, Psycho Prince 16-18, Prince Nymphs 14-18.

Streamers: Mini Peanut Envy, Dungeons, Flugenzombie, Cheech Leech.

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Duranglers Reports

for Monday, September 22nd

San Juan River : Fall on the Juan is one of the best times to be here
Animas River: The Animas has had some much-needed inflow of rain since our low and hot August
San Juan River: Flows are low low, the waters are warm, and the rubber hatch is on
Piedra River: Flows are extremely low and warm
Los Pinos River: Late summer with low flows mean get up early on the upper Pine
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Hoppers are out in full force
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Get out early with a dry/dropper
Rio Grande: It’s wade fishing time on the upper Rio, but the water is low
Florida River: Florida River Fishing Report
San Miguel River: Late summer on the ‘Miguel remains good
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: It’s hopper time on the Gunny
Uncompahgre River: Unccompaghre River Report