Colorado Fish Report
High-water nymph rigs will be your friend
San Miguel River
by Duranglers Crew
6-1-2023
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Water Conditions
SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO
- Flow: 862 ft³/s
- Water Level: 5.96 ft
Rising/Falling
Falling
Fishing Conditions
Water is dropping with a cooling trend, but could bump back up.
High-water nymph rigs will be your friend should you try to fish. Stoneflies, worms, cranefly larva, etc.
Patterns/Bugs
Nymphs: Copper Johns 12-18, Orange Crush, Zebra Midge 18-20, BHFB Pheasant Tails 14-18, Guide’s Choice Hairs Ear 12-16, Barr’s Graphic Caddis 14-18. SJ Worms, Pat’s Rubberlegs #6-12.
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for Thursday, May 4th, 2023
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