Wade fishing time!
Rio Grande
by Duranglers Crew
8-19-2025
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CFS
87 CFS (30 Mile)
280 CFS (Wagon Wheel)
Rising/Falling
Falling
Fishing Conditions
Wade fishing time on the upper Rio. This can be a time where you may find a lot of solitude on the Big River as compared to a month ago.
Bugs to look for are some drake and PMD mayflies, caddis, Tricos, and the occasional terrestrial, such as an ant or moth.
Patterns/Bug
Dries: Stimulators #12-16, Chubbies 12-16, RIO’s Big Boned Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Parachute Caddis, all caddis14-18. Parachute Adams 14-18, PMD Hairwing Dun 16-18, PMD Extended Body 16-18.
Nymphs: Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12, 20 Incher Stone 10-14, Pheasant Tail and variations 16-20, Prince Nymphs 14-18, Duracell Jig 14-16.
Hoppers: Morrish Hopper 8-12, Sweetgrass Hopper 12-14, Lil Hopper Juan 12-14.
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for Tuesday, August 19th
San Juan River : Best fishery for trout!
Animas River: Animas is low and hot!
San Juan River: The rubber hatch is on!
Piedra River: Best to skip the Piedra right now
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Dolores River- Below McPhee: Fishing remains good
Dolores River- Above McPhee: The upper D is a bit fast
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for Wednesday, July 16th
San Juan River : Fish will begin to eat better
Animas River: Watch the water temps!
San Juan River: The rubber hatch is on
Piedra River: Flows are extremely low and warm
Los Pinos River: It’s gametime above Vallecito
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Fishing remains good
Dolores River- Above McPhee: The upper D is a bit fast still
Rio Grande: Wade fishing time!
Florida River: Fishing is good!
San Miguel River: Go fish the San Miguel!
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Uncompahgre River: Caddis and Small Mayflies are Hatching
