Dolores River- Above McPhee Fish Report

Flows and temps are dropping on the upper D

Dolores River- Above McPhee - Dolores, CO

by Duranglers Crew
9-30-2024
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Water Conditions

DOLORES RIVER AT DOLORES, CO.

Temperature: 49.1 ° F
Streamflow: 69.0 ft³/s
Gage height: 2.41 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Dropping

Fishing Conditions

Flows and temps are dropping on the upper D, but fishing remains good. Dry/Dropper rigs are still finding plenty of fish. Concentrate on deeper holes in the mornings, but fish will start to move around once the water begins to warm. Watch for hatches of caddis, BWOs, and midges.

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs: Prince Nymphs 14-18, Copper John 12-18, Pheasant Tails 16-20, Pickpocket 12-16, Duracell Jig 12-16, and other Euro Nymph Jigs 10-16.

Dries: Parachute Adams 12-18, Stimulators 12-16, Amy’s Ant 10-14, Chubbies 12-16, Elk Hair Caddis 10-14, Little Hopper Juan 12.

Buggers.

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