Flows Still Good and Fish are Active

Uncompahgre River - CO


by Duranglers Crew
7-25-2024
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The newest tailwater fishery in the state. The Unc. (we like to call it) has two faces. The overly manicured part of the river is a little like fishing at Disneyland. The “wild” section is a real river.

Water Conditions: 

UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR, CO

  • Temperature: 63.86 ° F
  • Streamflow: 204 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 2.34 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling: Dropped

Fishing Conditions: Flows are dropping, but are still good and fish are active and may eat emergers or dries.

An attractor or junk fly nymph followed by a small nymph or midge is a good-go.

Patterns/Bug: Annelids in 18-22.  San Juan Worms, Egg patterns, Bunny Leeches 8-12 in White, Grey, Olive, Black.

Midges 20-26: Black Flash Midge PupaTav’s Big MacBling Midge.

Dries: Griffith Gnat 18-22, Bunny Midge 20-24.

BWO Nymphs: Foam Wing RS-2s 20-24Killer May 20-24Juan’s Sniper Baetis 22-24, Juan’s Jedi Master 22-24, Juan’s Olive Slim Shady 20-24.


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More Reports

Duranglers Reports
for Thursday, July 25th

San Juan River : San Juan River in New Mexico Updates
San Juan River: Fishing in Pagosa can be tough this time of year
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!
Florida River: Summer Fishing is Decent
San Juan River: Creeks of San Juans Report
San Miguel River: Fishing may be tough with fast cold flows
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: Fishing remains decent with good water clarity

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