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Colorado River Fishing Report: Primer for Prime Summer Action
Artificial Lure here with your June 4th, 2025 Colorado River fishing report. We’re kicking off prime summer fishing action and the river’s already buzzing with early risers on the banks from Glenwood Springs up to Pumphouse.
First things first—sunrise hit at 5:34 AM and you’ll have light until sunset at 8:29 PM, so there’s plenty of time to get your line wet. Weatherwise, we’re looking at a classic Colorado mix: expect morning lows around 43°F, with highs pushing up to 76°F under mostly clear skies. Winds will be moderate, about 8-12 mph, which should help keep the bugs at bay and offer just enough ripple to fool those wary trout.
No tides to worry about on this stretch, but the flows below Glenwood Springs are solid at 3,780 CFS, according to Taylor Creek Fly Shops. Water clarity is improving after some recent warm weather, but expect some color in the lower stretches as runoff persists. The upper river is settling out nicely, making for good conditions, especially in the slower eddies and along the banks.
As for what’s biting: rainbow and brown trout have been the primary catch this week, with several reports of healthy fish between 14 and 21 inches landed on both nymphs and dry flies. According to Taylor Creek Fly Shops, blue winged olive (BWO) nymphs, caddis larvae, and midges are still the dominant food sources. We’re right on the edge of a big caddis hatch—expect it to pop in the next few warm days, so keep your caddis dries and emergers handy.
Drift boat anglers are doing especially well, but there’s plenty of good foot access around State Bridge and Pumphouse. These are today’s hot spots, with fish holding tight in deeper pools and the downstream edges of riffles. The section from Glenwood Springs up to Dotsero is also producing, especially where the water clarity is best.
For lures and bait, nymph rigs are producing with a Pat’s Rubber Leg or weighted worm as your point fly and a caddis pupa or BWO nymph as the dropper. Streamer fans are landing bigger browns using articulated patterns like the Dungeon or Sculpzilla—focus on undercut banks and shady pockets. For spin anglers, a classic Colorado spinner in silver or gold is a reliable bet, and if you’re after something bigger, try a hand-carved wooden jerkbait styled like a native cutthroat for those trophy browns.
Fish activity is highest during the cooler early hours and again as the sun drops—midday slows down a bit, but persistent anglers still report hookups, especially if you downsize your flies or go with a stealthy presentation.
A quick reminder: rainbow trout are finishing up their spawn, so watch for posted no-fish zones and give those beds a wide berth.
That’s it for today from your local river. Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on river conditions, hatch alerts, and the latest hot spots. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
First things first—sunrise hit at 5:34 AM and you’ll have light until sunset at 8:29 PM, so there’s plenty of time to get your line wet. Weatherwise, we’re looking at a classic Colorado mix: expect morning lows around 43°F, with highs pushing up to 76°F under mostly clear skies. Winds will be moderate, about 8-12 mph, which should help keep the bugs at bay and offer just enough ripple to fool those wary trout.
No tides to worry about on this stretch, but the flows below Glenwood Springs are solid at 3,780 CFS, according to Taylor Creek Fly Shops. Water clarity is improving after some recent warm weather, but expect some color in the lower stretches as runoff persists. The upper river is settling out nicely, making for good conditions, especially in the slower eddies and along the banks.
As for what’s biting: rainbow and brown trout have been the primary catch this week, with several reports of healthy fish between 14 and 21 inches landed on both nymphs and dry flies. According to Taylor Creek Fly Shops, blue winged olive (BWO) nymphs, caddis larvae, and midges are still the dominant food sources. We’re right on the edge of a big caddis hatch—expect it to pop in the next few warm days, so keep your caddis dries and emergers handy.
Drift boat anglers are doing especially well, but there’s plenty of good foot access around State Bridge and Pumphouse. These are today’s hot spots, with fish holding tight in deeper pools and the downstream edges of riffles. The section from Glenwood Springs up to Dotsero is also producing, especially where the water clarity is best.
For lures and bait, nymph rigs are producing with a Pat’s Rubber Leg or weighted worm as your point fly and a caddis pupa or BWO nymph as the dropper. Streamer fans are landing bigger browns using articulated patterns like the Dungeon or Sculpzilla—focus on undercut banks and shady pockets. For spin anglers, a classic Colorado spinner in silver or gold is a reliable bet, and if you’re after something bigger, try a hand-carved wooden jerkbait styled like a native cutthroat for those trophy browns.
Fish activity is highest during the cooler early hours and again as the sun drops—midday slows down a bit, but persistent anglers still report hookups, especially if you downsize your flies or go with a stealthy presentation.
A quick reminder: rainbow trout are finishing up their spawn, so watch for posted no-fish zones and give those beds a wide berth.
That’s it for today from your local river. Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on river conditions, hatch alerts, and the latest hot spots. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
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By Quiet. PleaseArtificial Lure here with your June 4th, 2025 Colorado River fishing report. We’re kicking off prime summer fishing action and the river’s already buzzing with early risers on the banks from Glenwood Springs up to Pumphouse.
First things first—sunrise hit at 5:34 AM and you’ll have light until sunset at 8:29 PM, so there’s plenty of time to get your line wet. Weatherwise, we’re looking at a classic Colorado mix: expect morning lows around 43°F, with highs pushing up to 76°F under mostly clear skies. Winds will be moderate, about 8-12 mph, which should help keep the bugs at bay and offer just enough ripple to fool those wary trout.
No tides to worry about on this stretch, but the flows below Glenwood Springs are solid at 3,780 CFS, according to Taylor Creek Fly Shops. Water clarity is improving after some recent warm weather, but expect some color in the lower stretches as runoff persists. The upper river is settling out nicely, making for good conditions, especially in the slower eddies and along the banks.
As for what’s biting: rainbow and brown trout have been the primary catch this week, with several reports of healthy fish between 14 and 21 inches landed on both nymphs and dry flies. According to Taylor Creek Fly Shops, blue winged olive (BWO) nymphs, caddis larvae, and midges are still the dominant food sources. We’re right on the edge of a big caddis hatch—expect it to pop in the next few warm days, so keep your caddis dries and emergers handy.
Drift boat anglers are doing especially well, but there’s plenty of good foot access around State Bridge and Pumphouse. These are today’s hot spots, with fish holding tight in deeper pools and the downstream edges of riffles. The section from Glenwood Springs up to Dotsero is also producing, especially where the water clarity is best.
For lures and bait, nymph rigs are producing with a Pat’s Rubber Leg or weighted worm as your point fly and a caddis pupa or BWO nymph as the dropper. Streamer fans are landing bigger browns using articulated patterns like the Dungeon or Sculpzilla—focus on undercut banks and shady pockets. For spin anglers, a classic Colorado spinner in silver or gold is a reliable bet, and if you’re after something bigger, try a hand-carved wooden jerkbait styled like a native cutthroat for those trophy browns.
Fish activity is highest during the cooler early hours and again as the sun drops—midday slows down a bit, but persistent anglers still report hookups, especially if you downsize your flies or go with a stealthy presentation.
A quick reminder: rainbow trout are finishing up their spawn, so watch for posted no-fish zones and give those beds a wide berth.
That’s it for today from your local river. Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on river conditions, hatch alerts, and the latest hot spots. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
First things first—sunrise hit at 5:34 AM and you’ll have light until sunset at 8:29 PM, so there’s plenty of time to get your line wet. Weatherwise, we’re looking at a classic Colorado mix: expect morning lows around 43°F, with highs pushing up to 76°F under mostly clear skies. Winds will be moderate, about 8-12 mph, which should help keep the bugs at bay and offer just enough ripple to fool those wary trout.
No tides to worry about on this stretch, but the flows below Glenwood Springs are solid at 3,780 CFS, according to Taylor Creek Fly Shops. Water clarity is improving after some recent warm weather, but expect some color in the lower stretches as runoff persists. The upper river is settling out nicely, making for good conditions, especially in the slower eddies and along the banks.
As for what’s biting: rainbow and brown trout have been the primary catch this week, with several reports of healthy fish between 14 and 21 inches landed on both nymphs and dry flies. According to Taylor Creek Fly Shops, blue winged olive (BWO) nymphs, caddis larvae, and midges are still the dominant food sources. We’re right on the edge of a big caddis hatch—expect it to pop in the next few warm days, so keep your caddis dries and emergers handy.
Drift boat anglers are doing especially well, but there’s plenty of good foot access around State Bridge and Pumphouse. These are today’s hot spots, with fish holding tight in deeper pools and the downstream edges of riffles. The section from Glenwood Springs up to Dotsero is also producing, especially where the water clarity is best.
For lures and bait, nymph rigs are producing with a Pat’s Rubber Leg or weighted worm as your point fly and a caddis pupa or BWO nymph as the dropper. Streamer fans are landing bigger browns using articulated patterns like the Dungeon or Sculpzilla—focus on undercut banks and shady pockets. For spin anglers, a classic Colorado spinner in silver or gold is a reliable bet, and if you’re after something bigger, try a hand-carved wooden jerkbait styled like a native cutthroat for those trophy browns.
Fish activity is highest during the cooler early hours and again as the sun drops—midday slows down a bit, but persistent anglers still report hookups, especially if you downsize your flies or go with a stealthy presentation.
A quick reminder: rainbow trout are finishing up their spawn, so watch for posted no-fish zones and give those beds a wide berth.
That’s it for today from your local river. Thank you for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe to stay up-to-date on river conditions, hatch alerts, and the latest hot spots. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.