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Colorado River Fishing Update for June 1, 2025 - Rainbows, Browns, and Hatches Galore
# Colorado River Fishing Report for June 1, 2025
Howdy anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at ya with the latest from the Colorado River. It's just past sunrise on this beautiful first day of June, and I've got all the intel you need to make the most of your day on the water.
## River Conditions
The Colorado is currently flowing at around 3800 CFS below Glenwood Springs, which is well below typical runoff levels for this time of year. Water clarity remains the biggest challenge – expect brown water after hot stretches, with slightly better visibility following cool nights. Today's your lucky day though – those annual spawning closures at Grizzly, Canyon, Castle, and Elk Creeks just lifted this morning! These spots should be prime for the picking.
## What's Biting
The fish are active and feeding patterns are shifting. The rainbow trout have finished spawning, and both browns and rainbows are now chasing bigger prey. Blue-winged olive hatches continue, and we're seeing good caddis activity. Small green drakes and PMDs are starting to show up as well.
## Tackle Tips
Time to put away those tiny midges and size up your rigs! Stonefly and caddis patterns are producing consistently now. For nymphing, I recommend Pat's Rubber Legs or a weighted worm as your lead fly, followed by a caddis pupa.
If you're throwing streamers (which have been deadly on overcast days), try an articulated Dungeon or a Sculpzilla. Work the banks if you're floating, or if wading, cast to mid-river and strip on the swing. Pay attention after your retrieve – many hits are coming just as you're about to cast again.
Dry fly enthusiasts should have Parachute Adams (#20-22), Pat's Midge (#20-22), or Griffith Gnats (#22) in their box. Those slow pools and tailouts have been providing excellent surface action.
## Hot Spots
For wade fishing, the stretch below Byers Canyon is as good as it gets right now. Paul Gilbert, Lone Buck, and Kemp-Breeze access points are all producing well.
Float anglers should check out the Pumphouse to Radium stretch – fishing guides report excellent action there with streamers already drawing aggressive strikes. The section between Parshall and Kremmling is also worth your time, especially if you're targeting those bigger browns.
## Final Advice
Get on the water early while clarity is at its best. The flies-and-lures-only regulations are in effect for many sections, with catch-and-release required. Bring your sunscreen and plenty of water – it's heating up out there.
Thanks for tuning in to this week's Colorado River report. Don't forget to subscribe for more timely fishing updates from your local expert. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Howdy anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at ya with the latest from the Colorado River. It's just past sunrise on this beautiful first day of June, and I've got all the intel you need to make the most of your day on the water.
## River Conditions
The Colorado is currently flowing at around 3800 CFS below Glenwood Springs, which is well below typical runoff levels for this time of year. Water clarity remains the biggest challenge – expect brown water after hot stretches, with slightly better visibility following cool nights. Today's your lucky day though – those annual spawning closures at Grizzly, Canyon, Castle, and Elk Creeks just lifted this morning! These spots should be prime for the picking.
## What's Biting
The fish are active and feeding patterns are shifting. The rainbow trout have finished spawning, and both browns and rainbows are now chasing bigger prey. Blue-winged olive hatches continue, and we're seeing good caddis activity. Small green drakes and PMDs are starting to show up as well.
## Tackle Tips
Time to put away those tiny midges and size up your rigs! Stonefly and caddis patterns are producing consistently now. For nymphing, I recommend Pat's Rubber Legs or a weighted worm as your lead fly, followed by a caddis pupa.
If you're throwing streamers (which have been deadly on overcast days), try an articulated Dungeon or a Sculpzilla. Work the banks if you're floating, or if wading, cast to mid-river and strip on the swing. Pay attention after your retrieve – many hits are coming just as you're about to cast again.
Dry fly enthusiasts should have Parachute Adams (#20-22), Pat's Midge (#20-22), or Griffith Gnats (#22) in their box. Those slow pools and tailouts have been providing excellent surface action.
## Hot Spots
For wade fishing, the stretch below Byers Canyon is as good as it gets right now. Paul Gilbert, Lone Buck, and Kemp-Breeze access points are all producing well.
Float anglers should check out the Pumphouse to Radium stretch – fishing guides report excellent action there with streamers already drawing aggressive strikes. The section between Parshall and Kremmling is also worth your time, especially if you're targeting those bigger browns.
## Final Advice
Get on the water early while clarity is at its best. The flies-and-lures-only regulations are in effect for many sections, with catch-and-release required. Bring your sunscreen and plenty of water – it's heating up out there.
Thanks for tuning in to this week's Colorado River report. Don't forget to subscribe for more timely fishing updates from your local expert. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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By Quiet. Please# Colorado River Fishing Report for June 1, 2025
Howdy anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at ya with the latest from the Colorado River. It's just past sunrise on this beautiful first day of June, and I've got all the intel you need to make the most of your day on the water.
## River Conditions
The Colorado is currently flowing at around 3800 CFS below Glenwood Springs, which is well below typical runoff levels for this time of year. Water clarity remains the biggest challenge – expect brown water after hot stretches, with slightly better visibility following cool nights. Today's your lucky day though – those annual spawning closures at Grizzly, Canyon, Castle, and Elk Creeks just lifted this morning! These spots should be prime for the picking.
## What's Biting
The fish are active and feeding patterns are shifting. The rainbow trout have finished spawning, and both browns and rainbows are now chasing bigger prey. Blue-winged olive hatches continue, and we're seeing good caddis activity. Small green drakes and PMDs are starting to show up as well.
## Tackle Tips
Time to put away those tiny midges and size up your rigs! Stonefly and caddis patterns are producing consistently now. For nymphing, I recommend Pat's Rubber Legs or a weighted worm as your lead fly, followed by a caddis pupa.
If you're throwing streamers (which have been deadly on overcast days), try an articulated Dungeon or a Sculpzilla. Work the banks if you're floating, or if wading, cast to mid-river and strip on the swing. Pay attention after your retrieve – many hits are coming just as you're about to cast again.
Dry fly enthusiasts should have Parachute Adams (#20-22), Pat's Midge (#20-22), or Griffith Gnats (#22) in their box. Those slow pools and tailouts have been providing excellent surface action.
## Hot Spots
For wade fishing, the stretch below Byers Canyon is as good as it gets right now. Paul Gilbert, Lone Buck, and Kemp-Breeze access points are all producing well.
Float anglers should check out the Pumphouse to Radium stretch – fishing guides report excellent action there with streamers already drawing aggressive strikes. The section between Parshall and Kremmling is also worth your time, especially if you're targeting those bigger browns.
## Final Advice
Get on the water early while clarity is at its best. The flies-and-lures-only regulations are in effect for many sections, with catch-and-release required. Bring your sunscreen and plenty of water – it's heating up out there.
Thanks for tuning in to this week's Colorado River report. Don't forget to subscribe for more timely fishing updates from your local expert. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Howdy anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at ya with the latest from the Colorado River. It's just past sunrise on this beautiful first day of June, and I've got all the intel you need to make the most of your day on the water.
## River Conditions
The Colorado is currently flowing at around 3800 CFS below Glenwood Springs, which is well below typical runoff levels for this time of year. Water clarity remains the biggest challenge – expect brown water after hot stretches, with slightly better visibility following cool nights. Today's your lucky day though – those annual spawning closures at Grizzly, Canyon, Castle, and Elk Creeks just lifted this morning! These spots should be prime for the picking.
## What's Biting
The fish are active and feeding patterns are shifting. The rainbow trout have finished spawning, and both browns and rainbows are now chasing bigger prey. Blue-winged olive hatches continue, and we're seeing good caddis activity. Small green drakes and PMDs are starting to show up as well.
## Tackle Tips
Time to put away those tiny midges and size up your rigs! Stonefly and caddis patterns are producing consistently now. For nymphing, I recommend Pat's Rubber Legs or a weighted worm as your lead fly, followed by a caddis pupa.
If you're throwing streamers (which have been deadly on overcast days), try an articulated Dungeon or a Sculpzilla. Work the banks if you're floating, or if wading, cast to mid-river and strip on the swing. Pay attention after your retrieve – many hits are coming just as you're about to cast again.
Dry fly enthusiasts should have Parachute Adams (#20-22), Pat's Midge (#20-22), or Griffith Gnats (#22) in their box. Those slow pools and tailouts have been providing excellent surface action.
## Hot Spots
For wade fishing, the stretch below Byers Canyon is as good as it gets right now. Paul Gilbert, Lone Buck, and Kemp-Breeze access points are all producing well.
Float anglers should check out the Pumphouse to Radium stretch – fishing guides report excellent action there with streamers already drawing aggressive strikes. The section between Parshall and Kremmling is also worth your time, especially if you're targeting those bigger browns.
## Final Advice
Get on the water early while clarity is at its best. The flies-and-lures-only regulations are in effect for many sections, with catch-and-release required. Bring your sunscreen and plenty of water – it's heating up out there.
Thanks for tuning in to this week's Colorado River report. Don't forget to subscribe for more timely fishing updates from your local expert. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.