Water Conditions 

UNCOMPAHGRE RIVER BELOW RIDGWAY RESERVOIR, CO

• Temperature: 53.96 ° F
• Streamflow: 200 ft³/s
• Gage height: 2.34 ft

Rising/Falling 

Just bumped back up a little

Fishing Conditions 

Flows have been bumped up a little bit, but it’s still low and clear

An attractor nymph or leech with a smaller midge dropped below would be a good way to start the day.  Caddis will be out and about too

Buggers, leeches, and small streamers are a good option too.

Patterns/Bug 

Annelids in 18-22.  San Juan Worms, Egg patterns, Bunny Leeches 8-12 in White, Grey, Olive, Black.

Midges 18-24: Black Flash Midge Pupa, Tav’s Big Mac, Bling Midge.

Nymphs: Foam Wing RS-2s 20-24, Killer May 20-24, Juan’s Sniper Baetis 22-24, Caddis Pupa Czechmate #14-16, Barr’s Graphic Caddis #14-18, Parachute Caddis #14-18, Elk Hair Caddis #14-18.

Buggers #6-12 in olive, white, or black.  Simi Seal Leeches.