The Upper Dolores is fishing decent but cold days are ahead
Dolores River- Above McPhee - Dolores, CO
by Duranglers Crew
10-10-2023
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Water Conditions
DOLORES RIVER AT DOLORES, CO.
- Flow: 51.0 ft³/s
- Water Level: 2.24 ft
Rising/Falling
Falling
Fishing Conditions
The upper Dolores is fishing decent but cold days are ahead. A classic freestone on the upper, fish a dry dropper when temps are warm enough
Fishing close to the town of Dolores has been okay, but expect company.
The upper reaches are fishing decent for a variety of trout with dries, nymphs, and even streamers
Patterns/Bug
Nymphs: Prince Nymphs 14-18, Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12, Duracell 12-16, Rainbow Warrior 18-22, Pheasant Tail 16-20.
Dries: Chubbies, Amy’s Ant 12-16. Parachute Adams and Rocky Mountain Mints 14-18, Simulators 14-16, Elk Hair Caddis 14-18, Hippy Stomper 14-16
Buggers and streamers in olive, black, white.
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Duranglers Reports
for Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
San Juan River : Flows have just been dropped to about 600 cfs
Arkansas River: These cooler days have finally caused water temps to drop and fish are starting to feed pretty good
San Juan River: Dry/Droppers might not be a bad idea still
Piedra River: Can be a great time to fish a Euro setup
Los Pinos River: Below the dam, fishing will be pretty good
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Wadeable flows at about 50 cfs out of the dam
Duranglers Reports
for Thursday, August 24th, 2023
San Juan River : Flows have just been bumped to above 700cfs
Arkansas River: Animas river bumped a little with rain
San Juan River: It’s a Dry/Dropperman’s world on the Upper Juan
Piedra River: Flows are low and attractor dry/droppers are a good go-to
Los Pinos River: Below the dam, fishing will be pretty good
