Wadeable flows at about 50 cfs out of the dam
Dolores River- Below McPhee - Dolores, CO
by Duranglers Crew
10-10-2023
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Fishing Conditions
Wadeable flows at about 50 cfs out of the dam.
Fishing has been mediocre. Close to the dam is where a lot of fish congregated with such low flows over the past few years, however, there are reports of stocking.
Hopper/Dropper combos are a go-to but watch for good BWO hatches.
Patterns/Bug
Nymphs: Killer Mayfly 20-24, Pheasant Tails 18-22, Rainbow Warrior 18-22, Black Flash Midge Pupa 18-22, Tav’s Big Mac Pupa, RS-2 18-22, Zebra Midge 18-20, Splitback BWO Nymph 18-22, Olive and Red Micro Mayfly 16-20, Juan’s Slim Shady 20-24.
Dries: BWO Vis-a-Dun 16-18, Parachute Adams 16-24, Para BWO, Smoke Jumper Baetis 18-22, 10-14 Chubbies, Panty Dropper Hopper 8-12, Morrish Hopper 8-12
Streamers: Buggers, Sculpzilla, Peanut Envy, Mouseketeer.
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