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Colorado River Report: Runoff Challenges and Steady Fishing Action
Howdy there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for May 24, 2025. The Colorado River is still showing that spring unpredictability we all know and love - or sometimes just tolerate!
Flows are running high right now, about 3200 CFS below Glenwood Springs, which is up from last week. We've had that classic pattern of warm days turning the water a bit murky, but the cool nights have been helping with clarity some. If you're heading out today, expect that chocolate milk color in spots, especially with yesterday's warm temperatures.
The fishing's still holding steady at about a 6 out of 10 - not bad considering we're dealing with some challenging conditions. Those caddis hatches I mentioned last week are still going strong, and blue-winged olives are making regular appearances. Some folks have been spotting more green drake nymphs, which is exactly what we'd expect for late May.
For you fly folks, I'm still having my best luck with the tried-and-true patterns - Pat's Rubber Legs, weighted worms, and caddis pupa patterns when nymphing. The Rainbow trout are still spawning, so be respectful and keep an eye out for those "No Fish Zones" - we want those rainbows to do their thing so we have plenty of fish for years to come.
If you're more into throwing streamers, stick close to the banks and try articulated Dundgeons or Sculpzillas. I've noticed a lot of strikes coming during that retrieve just before you cast again, so stay alert!
For our conventional anglers, drift baits have been working well in the upper reaches for browns, while catfish action has been picking up in the lower reaches and backwaters using cut bait, livers, or catfish nuggets.
Hot spots this week: The section just below Glenwood has been productive during clearer water conditions, and the pools and eddies on the upper C have been holding fish since they lowered the flows there earlier this month. Just remember to adjust your approach based on water clarity.
The browns have been particularly active in the early mornings, so get out there around sunrise if you can. Speaking of which, the sun's coming up around 5:40 AM and setting about 8:20 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water.
Overall, despite some challenging conditions with the spring runoff, folks have been catching fish regularly. You might have to work a bit harder for them, but isn't that part of the fun?
Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Remember - the worst day fishing still beats the best day working!
Flows are running high right now, about 3200 CFS below Glenwood Springs, which is up from last week. We've had that classic pattern of warm days turning the water a bit murky, but the cool nights have been helping with clarity some. If you're heading out today, expect that chocolate milk color in spots, especially with yesterday's warm temperatures.
The fishing's still holding steady at about a 6 out of 10 - not bad considering we're dealing with some challenging conditions. Those caddis hatches I mentioned last week are still going strong, and blue-winged olives are making regular appearances. Some folks have been spotting more green drake nymphs, which is exactly what we'd expect for late May.
For you fly folks, I'm still having my best luck with the tried-and-true patterns - Pat's Rubber Legs, weighted worms, and caddis pupa patterns when nymphing. The Rainbow trout are still spawning, so be respectful and keep an eye out for those "No Fish Zones" - we want those rainbows to do their thing so we have plenty of fish for years to come.
If you're more into throwing streamers, stick close to the banks and try articulated Dundgeons or Sculpzillas. I've noticed a lot of strikes coming during that retrieve just before you cast again, so stay alert!
For our conventional anglers, drift baits have been working well in the upper reaches for browns, while catfish action has been picking up in the lower reaches and backwaters using cut bait, livers, or catfish nuggets.
Hot spots this week: The section just below Glenwood has been productive during clearer water conditions, and the pools and eddies on the upper C have been holding fish since they lowered the flows there earlier this month. Just remember to adjust your approach based on water clarity.
The browns have been particularly active in the early mornings, so get out there around sunrise if you can. Speaking of which, the sun's coming up around 5:40 AM and setting about 8:20 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water.
Overall, despite some challenging conditions with the spring runoff, folks have been catching fish regularly. You might have to work a bit harder for them, but isn't that part of the fun?
Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Remember - the worst day fishing still beats the best day working!
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By Quiet. PleaseHowdy there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for May 24, 2025. The Colorado River is still showing that spring unpredictability we all know and love - or sometimes just tolerate!
Flows are running high right now, about 3200 CFS below Glenwood Springs, which is up from last week. We've had that classic pattern of warm days turning the water a bit murky, but the cool nights have been helping with clarity some. If you're heading out today, expect that chocolate milk color in spots, especially with yesterday's warm temperatures.
The fishing's still holding steady at about a 6 out of 10 - not bad considering we're dealing with some challenging conditions. Those caddis hatches I mentioned last week are still going strong, and blue-winged olives are making regular appearances. Some folks have been spotting more green drake nymphs, which is exactly what we'd expect for late May.
For you fly folks, I'm still having my best luck with the tried-and-true patterns - Pat's Rubber Legs, weighted worms, and caddis pupa patterns when nymphing. The Rainbow trout are still spawning, so be respectful and keep an eye out for those "No Fish Zones" - we want those rainbows to do their thing so we have plenty of fish for years to come.
If you're more into throwing streamers, stick close to the banks and try articulated Dundgeons or Sculpzillas. I've noticed a lot of strikes coming during that retrieve just before you cast again, so stay alert!
For our conventional anglers, drift baits have been working well in the upper reaches for browns, while catfish action has been picking up in the lower reaches and backwaters using cut bait, livers, or catfish nuggets.
Hot spots this week: The section just below Glenwood has been productive during clearer water conditions, and the pools and eddies on the upper C have been holding fish since they lowered the flows there earlier this month. Just remember to adjust your approach based on water clarity.
The browns have been particularly active in the early mornings, so get out there around sunrise if you can. Speaking of which, the sun's coming up around 5:40 AM and setting about 8:20 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water.
Overall, despite some challenging conditions with the spring runoff, folks have been catching fish regularly. You might have to work a bit harder for them, but isn't that part of the fun?
Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Remember - the worst day fishing still beats the best day working!
Flows are running high right now, about 3200 CFS below Glenwood Springs, which is up from last week. We've had that classic pattern of warm days turning the water a bit murky, but the cool nights have been helping with clarity some. If you're heading out today, expect that chocolate milk color in spots, especially with yesterday's warm temperatures.
The fishing's still holding steady at about a 6 out of 10 - not bad considering we're dealing with some challenging conditions. Those caddis hatches I mentioned last week are still going strong, and blue-winged olives are making regular appearances. Some folks have been spotting more green drake nymphs, which is exactly what we'd expect for late May.
For you fly folks, I'm still having my best luck with the tried-and-true patterns - Pat's Rubber Legs, weighted worms, and caddis pupa patterns when nymphing. The Rainbow trout are still spawning, so be respectful and keep an eye out for those "No Fish Zones" - we want those rainbows to do their thing so we have plenty of fish for years to come.
If you're more into throwing streamers, stick close to the banks and try articulated Dundgeons or Sculpzillas. I've noticed a lot of strikes coming during that retrieve just before you cast again, so stay alert!
For our conventional anglers, drift baits have been working well in the upper reaches for browns, while catfish action has been picking up in the lower reaches and backwaters using cut bait, livers, or catfish nuggets.
Hot spots this week: The section just below Glenwood has been productive during clearer water conditions, and the pools and eddies on the upper C have been holding fish since they lowered the flows there earlier this month. Just remember to adjust your approach based on water clarity.
The browns have been particularly active in the early mornings, so get out there around sunrise if you can. Speaking of which, the sun's coming up around 5:40 AM and setting about 8:20 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water.
Overall, despite some challenging conditions with the spring runoff, folks have been catching fish regularly. You might have to work a bit harder for them, but isn't that part of the fun?
Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Remember - the worst day fishing still beats the best day working!