High-water nymph rigs will be your friend

San Miguel River - CO


by Duranglers Crew
6-1-2023
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Water Conditions

SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO

  • Flow: 862 ft³/s
  • Water Level: 5.96 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Falling

Fishing Conditions

Water is dropping with a cooling trend, but could bump back up.

High-water nymph rigs will be your friend should you try to fish.  Stoneflies, worms, cranefly larva, etc.

Patterns/Bugs

Nymphs: Copper Johns 12-18, Orange Crush, Zebra Midge 18-20, BHFB Pheasant Tails 14-18, Guide’s Choice Hairs Ear 12-16, Barr’s Graphic Caddis 14-18.  SJ Worms, Pat’s Rubberlegs #6-12.


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