Rio Grande Fishing Report
Rio Grande
by Duranglers Crew
3-25-2026
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RIO GRANDE, CO
CFS
516 CFS (30 Mile)
54 CFS (Wagon Wheel)
Rising/Falling
- Rising
Fishing Conditions
Flows are coming up. It got hot, and runoff season has begun, but we should see a cooling trend over the next week with snow and rain possible. Streamer season has begun a bit early on the Rio. Dark and flashy streamers will be your best option, but big stonefly and mayfly nymph rigs are also a good choice. Hatches of BWOs will begin to show with the warmer weather, so have a good selection of small dries on hand as well.
Patterns/Bug
Nymphs: Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12, 20 Incher Stone 10-14, Pheasant Tail and variations 16-20, Prince Nymphs 14-18, Copper John #14-18 Duracell Jig 14-16.
Dries: Extended Body BWO 18-20, Sparkle Dun 18-20.
Streamers: Scuplinator, Mini Loop Sculpin, The One Sculpin, Sparkle Minnow, Black Buggers #4-8.
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