Dolores River Below McPhee Report

Dolores River- Below McPhee - Dolores, CO


by Duranglers Crew
6-1-2023
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Water Conditions

DOLORES RIVER NEAR SLICK ROCK, CO

  • Flow: 1230 ft³/s
  • Water Level: 8.66 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Being Dropped

Fishing Conditions

If you are a rafter, the “River of Sorrows” is not so sad right now.  This is the time, and it will be running for a while.  Fishing will not be a little better with dropped flows.  Around 800, look for fish.

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs: Killer Mayfly 20-24, Pheasant Tails 18-22, Rainbow Warrior 18-22, Black Flash Midge Pupa 18-22Tav’s Big Mac Pupa, RS-2 18-22.

Midges 18-24: Black Flash Midge Pupa, Disco Midge, Tav’s Big Mac, Bling Midge.

Streamers: Buggers, Sculpzilla, Sparkle Minnow, Mini-Dungeon, Peanut Envy.


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