Fishes much like a large creek in the summer
Dolores River- Above McPhee - Dolores, CO
by Duranglers Crew
7-25-2024
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This freestone river spills out of the high country and through a beautiful forested canyon. The limited access on the river should not be a deterent in exploring this great river.
Water Conditions:
DOLORES RIVER AT DOLORES, CO.
- Temperature: 63.86 ° F
- Streamflow: 140 ft³/s
- Gage height: 2.76 ft
Rising/Falling: Dropping
Fishing Conditions: The Upper Dolores fishes much like a large creek in the summer, but fish can key in on hatches if they are thick enough. Big mayflies may be out, otherwise, throw some foam and a dropper.
Patterns/Bug: Nymphs: Prince Nymphs 14-18, Copper John 12-18, Pheasant Tails 16-20, Pickpocket 12-16, Duracell Jig 12-16, and other Euro Nymph Jigs 10-16.
Dries: Parachute Adams 12-18, Stimulators 12-16, Amy’s Ant 10-14, Chubbies 12-16, Elk Hair Caddis 10-14, Little Hopper Juan 12, Hairwing Green Drake 12, Green Drake High n’ Dry 12, Guide Chute Hare’s Ear 12-16.
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