SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO

Water Conditions

• Temperature: 49.28 ° F
• Streamflow: 229 ft³/s
• Gage height: 4.79 ft

Rising/Falling

• Rising

Fishing Conditions

Flows are rising with runoff and fishing got pretty good, but we should see flows drop with colder weather over the next week.  Nymph rigs with a small stonefly, followed by a mayfly or midge, is a good choice.

Patterns/Bugs

Dries: Extended Body BWO 18-20, Sparkle Dun 18-20, Parachute Adams 14-20, Royal Wulff 10-16, Stimulators 14-16, Chubbies 14-16, RIOs Big Boned Caddis 12-16.

Nymphs:  Prince Nymphs 14-18,  Copper John 12-18, Pheasant Tails 16-20, Pickpocket 12-16, Duracell Jig 12-16, and other Euro Nymph Jigs 10-16.