Rough Conditions Cause Tough Fishing

Piedra River


by Duranglers Crew
6-21-2024
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Water Conditions 

PIEDRA RIVER NEAR ARBOLES, CO.

  • Temperature: 61.88 ° F
  • Streamflow: 91.9 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 1.14 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling 

Rising with rain

Fishing Conditions 

Flows are high, and fishing will be tough in such rough conditions.  You could try a stonefly nymph lower in the river around 160.

Above Pagosa, fishing will be a bit easier on the upper sections and tributaries.  A stonefly/mayfly nymph rig is a good combo, but tight line or euro setups can be pretty deadly as well.

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs: Prince nymphs 10-16, Runt Stone Golden 12-16,  Pat’s Rubberlegs 6-12, 20 Incher 10-14, Flashback Pheasant Tail 14-20, Soft Spot Jig 12-16, Jigged Pats 8-12, Duracell 12Napoleon Jig 14-16, Blowtorch Jig 10-18.


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More Reports

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for Friday, June 21st

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