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5767 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 260-1415
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Current Stream Report - Updated on 01/30/2012
Spinney Mountain Ranch (The Dream Stream)
Conditions: Fair to Good.Patterns: Small midge larvae and pupae - Black Beauties, JuJu Midges, Brassies, Mercury Midges, Medallion Midges, Rojo Midges, all size 22 to 26 ... Blue Winged Olive nymphs and emergers - RS-2, Barr's BWO Emerger, JuJu Baetis, all size 22 to 24 ... Copper Johns (red, copper, black) #18 to 22, Parachute Adams and Griffith's Gnats #20-24.
Fishing is decent with a few big fish still kicking around below the dam and around the upper barns and both railroad tressels. On warmer days check out the riffles to see if fish are feeding on midges.
Eleven Mile Canyon
Conditions: Fair to Good.Patterns: Midge larvae patterns, sized 22-26 - Black Beauties, Disco Midges and Zebra Midges in black, red, or pearl, Rojo Midges in olive, red, or black, JuJu Midges in olive, chartreuse, zebra, or blue. Pheasant Tail Nymphs in 22-24, RS2's (grey, olive) in 22-24, Barr's Emerger BWO's in 22-24. Parachute Adams, Comparadun BWO's, and midge dries in 20-24.
Fishing is fair to good, especially at the top and bottom of the canyon where the most sunlight hits and the ice is the lightest. Nymphing is your best bet; check riffles and tailouts to find fish actively feeding when the sunlight is on the water.
Deckers
Conditions: Fair to Good.Patterns: Stonefly nymphs like Pat's Rubber Legs or Tungstones in #10-12; blue winged olive nymphs and emergers like RS-2's, Barr's Emergers, and JuJu Baetis in 20-24. Black and red midge larvae and adult midges in 20 to 24.
Fishing at Deckers has been really good throughout the day, as temperatures are more mild than the rest of the Platte and the crowds are down. Check it out!
Cheesman Canyon
Conditions: Fair.Patterns: As Deckers
Fishing is fair in the Canyon but getting in is pretty tricky due to snow and icy conditions. Check the riffles in sunny areas to find fish on the feed.
The Arkansas River
Conditions: Slushy; Fair on warm daysPatterns: Copper Johns size 16 to 20; Baetis nymphs size 20-24. RS2's in olive or grey, size 20 to 24. Midge larvae and pupae like zebra midges and brassies in size 18 to 22.
BELOW PUEBLO RESERVOIR: Flows around 70cfs, conditions Fair to Good
Patterns: Small midge larvae and blue winged olive nymphs and emergers - sizes 20 to 24, Parachute Adams 20 to 22, midge dries 20-24.
Fishing is best below the dam in Pueblo, but don't expect to have the whole river to yourself; the word is definitely out about fishing in town. The upper river can be great around Texas Creek and Five Points on warm days, as well as in downtown Canon City; head upstream to escape the crowds.