Colorado River Fishing Report (Glenwood Springs – Rifle)

Colorado River Fishing Report (Glenwood Springs – Rifle)
April 23, 2025 manager
In River Reports

Colorado River –

Flow: 2,340 cfs/Glenwood Springs

Conditions: We’re on the front edge of runoff now with discolored water now the norm. Cool nights and days can yield windows of fishable water conditions though. With the warmer weather and water temps, caddis are now being seen in good numbers. Lesser hatches of stoneflies and BWOs are also sprinkled into the mix. Streamer anglers are seeing improved action with the warming water. Black, as well as white streamers are favored.

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Flies

Dries: Caddis Variant, Foam Elk Hairs, Dry Humpers, Stimi’s, Chubby Chernobyls, Adams Comparadun, Roy’s Special Emerger, CDC Comparadun

Nymphs: Tactical Turd, 20Incher, Rubberlegs, Pearl Jam, Rainbow Warrior, Licorice Gumdrop, Jig FKA Prince, Soft Hackle PT, Electric Caddis, Guides Choice HE, Breadcrusts, San Juan Worm

Streamers: Jig Thin Mint, Mini Dungeons, Sculpzilla, Goldies, Ebonies