Uncompahgre River Fishing Report

Uncompahgre River - CO


by Duranglers Crew
6-26-2023
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UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR, CO

  • Flow: 409 ft³/s
  • Water Level: 2.79 ft

USGS Bumping up

Fishing is good, and bigger bugs are on the menu.

Expect nymphing to be the most productive with larger nymphs.  Attractor nymphs with a midge dropped off are a good option, or bust out the Euro nymph rig.

Midges 18-24: Sidewinder Midge PupaTav’s Big MacBlack Midge Pupa 18-22.

Mayfly Nymphs: Thread BaetisJujubaetis, Split Back BWO, Killer Mayfly 18-24Juan’s Sniper Baetis 20-24.

Attractors: San Juan Worms, Annelids, Pheasant Tails 16-20, Orange Crush Jig 14-16Duracell 12-14Frenchie 12-16Tung Soft Spot 12-16.


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