Fly Fishing the Upper Colorado River
Rating: 4/5
Current River Conditions
March 5, 2025
The Upper Colorado is mostly thawed right now and the fishing is beginning to pick up. Midges, midges, and midges are what's hatching right now. There will be BWO's in the coming weeks, but this high-elevation freestone is usually a little further behind than other waters. Nymphing will be best with midges lead by small stoneflies, eggs, or leeches, but keep an eye out for risers! Be aware of spawning rainbow trout and leave them alone!! Additionally, don't walk on or near redds to ensure their eggs do not suffocate.
Dry Flies:
Griffith's Gnat, Midge Cluster, Pat's Midge
Nymphs:
Perdigons in various colors 14-20, Pat's Rubber Legs 8-12, North Platte Emerger Purple 18-20, Zebra midge in various colors 18-22, Flux capacitor brown 18-24, Poison tung 18-20, Ice Queen Grey 18-20, Copper John in various colors 14-20, Hare's Ear 14-20, Glass Bullet in various colors 16-22, Chocolate Thunder 18-24, Foamie Homie 20-24, Mercury Midge 18-22, Flashy Money Midge 18-24, Rojo Midge 18-22, Eggs, Rainbow Warrior 18-22, Eggs, Leeches,
Streamers:
Kreelex, Articulated Sparkle Yummy, Boogeyman, Montana Humdinger, TA Leech, Dungeon
