Wadeable flows at about 50 cfs out of the dam

Dolores River- Below McPhee - Dolores, CO


by Duranglers Crew
10-10-2023
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Water Conditions

DOLORES RIVER NEAR SLICK ROCK, CO

USGS

Rising/Falling

Steady

Fishing Conditions

Wadeable flows at about 50 cfs out of the dam.

Fishing has been mediocre.  Close to the dam is where a lot of fish congregated with such low flows over the past few years, however, there are reports of stocking.

Hopper/Dropper combos are a go-to but watch for good BWO hatches.

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, Zebra Midge 18-20, Splitback BWO Nymph 18-22, Olive and Red Micro Mayfly 16-20, Juan’s Slim Shady 20-24.

Dries: BWO Vis-a-Dun 16-18, Parachute Adams 16-24, Para BWO, Smoke Jumper Baetis 18-22, 10-14 Chubbies, Panty Dropper Hopper 8-12, Morrish Hopper 8-12

Streamers: Buggers, Sculpzilla,  Peanut Envy, Mouseketeer.


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