It’s a good flow right now
Uncompahgre River - CO
by Duranglers Crew
5-29-2025
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UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR, CO
Water Conditions
- Temperature: 50 ° F
- Streamflow: 36.2 ft³/s
- Gage height: 1.74 ft
Rising/Falling
Dropped/Steady
Fishing Conditions
It’s a good flow right now.
An attractor nymph or leech with a smaller midge dropped below would be a good way to start the day. Caddis will be out and about too
Buggers, leeches, and small streamers are a good option too.
Patterns/Bug
Annelids in 18-22. San Juan Worms, Egg patterns, Bunny Leeches 8-12 in White, Grey, Olive, Black.
Midges 18-24: Black Flash Midge Pupa, Tav’s Big Mac, Bling Midge.
Nymphs: Foam Wing RS-2s 20-24, Killer May 20-24, Juan’s Sniper Baetis 22-24, Caddis Pupa Czechmate #14-16, Barr’s Graphic Caddis #14-18, Parachute Caddis #14-18, Elk Hair Caddis #14-18.
Buggers #6-12 in olive, white, or black. Simi Seal Leeches.
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Duranglers Reports
for Thursday, May 29th
San Juan River : Clear Water Means Spookier Fish
Animas River: The Animas will be off color and cold
San Juan River: Fishing may be good
Piedra River: The Piedra is still in runoff mode
Los Pinos River: Fishing will be decent
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Fishing won’t be easy
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Fishing may be a little tough
Rio Grande: Fishing will begin to pick up soon
Florida River: Flows are up
San Miguel River: San Miguel is rising and in runoff mode
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: Flows are going up!
Duranglers Reports
for Monday, May 12th
San Juan River : Clear water right now means spookier fish
San Juan River: The rivers in Colorado are rising and blowing out, and the upper SJ is no exception
Piedra River: The flows are rising and the Piedra will probably be blown out
Los Pinos River: Above Vallecito the flows will be rising, and waters will be cold
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Trout will be real spooky, hoppers may be starting to show
Dolores River- Above McPhee: Flows are coming up, and spring fishing could be aight
Rio Grande: The spring window of the Rio Grande is here
Florida River: Finally, we are seeing increased flows on the Florida below Lemon
San Miguel River: The Miguel is rising and the San Miguel is in runoff mode
Gunnison River- Black Canyon: The waters are still cold
Uncompahgre River: It’s a good flow right now and fish will be a little less spooky with the higher flows
