Welcome to the Trouts Monthly Frisco/Mountain Forecast!

Fall has arrived, and as the weeks progress, many changes are underway. The leaves are transitioning to their vibrant autumn colors, and overnight temperatures are gradually dropping.We've even witnessed a substantial amount of snow on the mountain peaks. These changes also signal adjustments in fishing conditions, with fish and bug activity evolving.

Anticipate fish moving into deeper holding areas as they adapt to lower water flows and cooler temperatures.Hatches will slow down, with primary hatches shifting towards blue-winged olives and midges aswe move deeper into the fall season.

Here are some prime fishing sections to explore in the upcoming weeks:

The Colorado River from Glenwood Springs to Rifle:

This stretch is ideal for fall fishing, offering a few extra weeks of warmer conditions due to its lower altitude. Expect extended
hatches and excellent fishing opportunities in the weeks ahead.

The Colorado River from Kremmling to Dotsero:

This area is a favorite for float fishing in the coming weeks. Its lower elevation keeps temperatures milder, and with incoming weather
patterns, be on the lookout for blue-winged olive hatches, promising great fishing experiences.

The Eagle River from Wolcott to Gypsum:

As fall temperatures cool down, the Eagle River's fishing prospects improve. Fish will move to deeper waters, concentrating in river holes. Nymphing will
become the preferred technique but watch for blue-winged olive hatches on overcast days.

The Arkansas River from Granite to Salida:

Fall offers excellent fishing conditions on the Arkansas River, extending warmer fishing opportunities and continuing into the winter months.
Fish will gather in deeper waters, and cloudy days with significant blue-winged olive hatches will
bring the river to life with rising trout.

The South Platte River above Eleven Mile Reservoir:

The Dream Stream is an excellent destination in the weeks ahead. With brown trout on the move, fishing will heat up. Look for
rising trout on the Dream Stream, and on cloudy days, anticipate excellent blue-winged olive
hatches, enticing large trout to rise for the adults.

The Williams Fork River below Williams Fork Reservoir-197 CFS

The Colorado River at Parshall- 330 CFS

The Colorado River at Kremmling- 1360 CFS

The Colorado River at Catamount Bridge- 1320 CFS

The Colorado River at Dotsero- 1630 CFS

The Colorado River at Glenwood Springs- 2370 CFS

The Eagle River below Milk Creek at Wolcott- 129 CFS

The Eagle River below Gypsum- 203 CFS

The Arkansas River at Granite- 102 CFS

Lake Creek below Twin Lakes Reservoir- 18.8 CFS

The Arkansas River at Nathrop- 360 CFS

The Arkansas River at Salida- 291 CFS

The South Platte above Eleven Mile Reservoir- 146 CFS

The South Platte above Spinney Reservoir- 44.1 CFS

As we embrace fall in Colorado, anticipate a gradual decline in daytime temperatures. Weekly cold fronts will further lower temperatures, coinciding with blue-winged olive hatches. This trend will persist into October, with increasing chances of snowstorms as September comes to a
close.

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