Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Temp:
59°
Water Temp:
50
RIGS Fly Shops & Guide Service's Tip of the Week
East Portal Road Opens! Exciting news for anglers: East Portal Road has reopened, marking the beginning of fishing season along the Gunnison in the canyon. While water levels remain robust, they're slightly high for wading across entirely. However, water clarity is superb, at least until we observe the flow rising. During the day, Blue-Winged Olives (BWO) have been consistently hatching, adding to the allure of the fishing experience. Although we've noticed some small stoneflies fluttering about, the fish aren't showing much interest in surface activity at the moment. Fortunately, nymphing has proven highly effective. Using BWO emergers along with Orange Scuds. Additionally, with rainbows congregating on the shelves, egg patterns are beginning to attract attention and garner some catches.
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Water Flow Data
Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service5-Day Outlook as of 4/24/24
East Portal Road is open and its time to head down soon. The weather is looking great with some wind but sunny warm days. Keep an eye on the flow as we get into spring and with the rainbows looking to spawn be mindful of reeds.
Techniques & Tips as of 4/24/24
With the road closed and snow falling its best to fish outside of the National Park in the Gunnison Gorge or the Pleasure Park area near Delta.
Local Species Available Spring to Early Winter
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Rainbow & Brown trout
RIGS Fly Shops & Guide Service's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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RS2 | N/A | |
CDC Loopwing Quill Emerger | N/A | |
Lightning Bug | N/A | |
Flashback Baetis Nymph | N/A | |
Micro Egg | N/A | |
Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Ear | Orange |
RIGS Fly Shops & Guide Service's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line