Rio Grande Fish Report

Rio Grande Fishing Report

Rio Grande

by Duranglers Crew
1-9-2026
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RIO GRANDE, CO

CFS

3 CFS (30 Mile)
93CFS (Wagon Wheel)

Rising/Falling

Low and Freezing Over

Fishing Conditions

Ice is an issue throughout the drainage. The lower sections from South Fork to Del Norte may have a little more open water. Flows are low, so find the deepest sections and drop a nymph to the bottom if you can find open water

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs: Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12, 20 Incher Stone 10-14, Pheasant Tail and variations 16-20, Prince Nymphs 14-18, Copper John #14-18 Duracell Jig 14-16.

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More Reports

Duranglers Reports

for Friday, January 9th

San Juan River : San Juan River Fishing Report
Animas River: Animas River Fishing Report
San Juan River: San Juan River at Pagosa Springs Fishing Report
Piedra River: Piedra River Fishing Report
Los Pinos River: Los Pinos River Fishing Report
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Dolores River Below McPhee Fishing Report
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Dolores River Above McPhee Fishing Report

Duranglers Reports

for Thursday, October 9th, 2025

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
San Juan River: The Upper Juan has received some much-needed rain
Piedra River: Flows are extremely low and warm
Los Pinos River: The outflow of the dam is higher, but fishing will be decent
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Hoppers are out in full force
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Dolores River at Dolores CO Fishing Report
Rio Grande: It’s wade fishing time on the upper Rio, but the water is low
Florida River: Above Lemon, flows will be low and fish spooky
San Miguel River: San Miguel River Report
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: This is the time of year to be throwing big, foamy dries
Uncompahgre River: Watch for mayflies to be hatching