Summer Fishing is Decent

Florida River - CO (La Plata County)


by Duranglers Crew
7-25-2024
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The difficult fly fishing on the Florida River will not be attractive to every angler, and beginners should take some time to hone their skills on other rivers before going there. Those who are willing to put in the necessary effort to discover its scenic wonders, as well as its secret trout holes, will be amply rewarded with much more than wild trout.

CFS: 

180 CFS above

23 CFS (Below Lemon)

Rising/Falling: Dropping

Fishing Conditions: Flows are low above Lemon, and summer fishing is decent.  Close to the campgrounds may see more pressure. Below Lemon, flows are being dropped.  Just know that while it may be private water, not all of it is exclusive.  Certainsections see more pressure than a lot of public water in our area.  Dry/droppers will be your friend.

Patterns/Bug: Nymphs: Copper Johns 14-20, Hare’s Ear 16-18, Prince nymphs 10-16, Czechmate 14-16, Flashback Pheasant Tail 16-20, Duracell Jig 12-16.

Dries: Foamulator 10-14, Spruce Moth Patterns 10-14, Morrish Hopper 10-12Vis-a-Dun PMD16-20,  Parachute Adams 14-20, PMD Pink Hairwing Dun 16-18.

Streamers: Buggers, Skully Bugger, KreelexFlash Fry.


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Duranglers Reports
for Thursday, July 25th

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Piedra River: Now is a Good Time to Fish the Piedra
Los Pinos River: Fishing Has Been Good But Busy
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Fishing has kind of fell off
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Fishes much like a large creek in the summer
Rio Grande: Time for the Wade Anglers!

Duranglers Reports
for Friday, June 21st

San Juan River : Good Fishing in the Quality Waters
San Juan River: Flows are rising with rain
Piedra River: Rough Conditions Cause Tough Fishing
Los Pinos River: Fishing Updates Above and Below the Vallecito Reservoir
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Fishing Finally Pretty Good
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Fishing More Difficult With High Flows
Rio Grande: The real game is streamer fishing
Florida River: Fishing May Be Tough
San Miguel River: Fast Cold Flows Make Fishing Tough
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: Runoff Season is Underway
Uncompahgre River: Flows Still Good and Fish Active