Colorado Fish Report
Dolores River Below McPhee Fishing Report
Dolores River- Below McPhee
by Duranglers Crew
2-7-2025
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Water Conditions
DOLORES RIVER NEAR SLICK ROCK, CO
- Temperature: 42.44 ° F
- Streamflow: 19.1 ft³/s
- Gage height: 1.64 ft
Rising/Falling
- Winter flows
Fishing Conditions
Winter fishing on the Lower D can be fickle with low water, spooky fish, and limited access…but it still exists as this is a tailwater. The gate will be closed so it is a 3-ish mile road hike to the dam. Midges and small mayfly nymphs with be a primary food source. Watch for shelf ice in the shade.
Patterns/Bug
Nymphs: Killer Mayfly 20-24, Pheasant Tails 18-22, Black Flash Midge Pupa 18-22, Tav’s Big Mac Pupa, RS-2 18-22, Splitback BWO Nymph 18-22, Juan’s Slim Shady 20-24.
Dries: Parachute Adams 20-24, Parachute, Sproat Midge 20-24, Bunny Midge 20-24, Griffith Gnats 18-24.
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