Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishing report for March 14, 2025.

Let me tell you, the fishing's been heating up lately as we transition into spring. Water temps are hovering around 40°F, and clarity is good with flows steady at about 450 cfs near Kremmling. Sunrise today was at 7:14 AM, with sunset coming at 7:08 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet a line.

The trout have been active, especially in the afternoons when things warm up a bit. We've been seeing some nice rainbows and browns coming out, with a few chunky 18-20 inchers in the mix. The Colorado pikeminnow are still pretty sluggish, but that should change as we get further into spring.

Nymphing has been the most productive technique lately. I've had luck running a Pat's Rubber Legs (size 10-14) as the lead fly, followed by a Mercer's Poxyback Micro Stone (size 14-18) and a Zebra Midge (size 18-22) on the bottom. For you streamer junkies, don't overlook throwing some meat - a white or olive Barely Legal has been moving some bigger fish.

If you're looking to hit some prime water, I'd recommend checking out the stretch below Pumphouse Recreation Area. The river winds through a big meadow there with some great structure. Another hot spot has been up in Gore Canyon, but be prepared for a hike to get to the good stuff.

Bait fishermen have been doing alright too, especially with night crawlers or salmon eggs. Just remember to check the regs, as some sections are artificial lures only.

As for tides, well, we're a long way from the ocean here in Colorado! But keep an eye on those flows, especially if we get any significant rain or snowmelt.

That's all for now, folks. Get out there and tight lines!