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 Pupa, Tav’s Big Mac, Bling Midge.

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

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