Fast Cold Flows Make Fishing Tough

San Miguel River - CO


by Duranglers Crew
6-21-2024
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Water Conditions 

SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO

  • Temperature: 61.88 ° F
  • Streamflow: 210 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 4.61 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling 

Rising with snowmelt

Fishing Conditions 

The flows on the San Miguel are rising and fishing may be tough with fast cold flows.  Dropping a bigger nymph rig close to the banks/slower water may yield you a few fish.

Patterns/Bug 

Nymphs: Prince nymphs 10-16, Runt Stone Golden 12-16,  Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12, 20 Incher 10-14, Flashback Pheasant Tail 14-20, Blowtorch Jig 14-16.

Eggs and San Juan Worms.


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