T_boy
04-11-2008, 05:14 PM
Animas River - Low runoff has discolored the river. Muddy conditions are likely to continue through the main runoff into early summer. The river has been fishably clear on colder days, but the action has been slow and discolored conditions return with warming weather.
Beaver Creek Reservoir - At last report, the reservoir had unsafe ice.
Big Meadows Reservoir - The reservoir remains frozen. During the winter, U.S. Forest Service Road 410 is closed and access is limited to snowmobiles or hiking in with snowshoes.
Conejos River - On Monday, the river at Mogote was flowing at 258 cfs. Though low runoff might cause some discoloration, the water as a rule is fishably clear.
Crawford Reservoir - The lake offers fishing for trout, northern pike, yellow perch, crappie, largemouth bass and catfish. Fishing was reported as slow over the weekend. The buoys have not been put back into the lake, but the peninsula ramp and dock are in service.
Echo Canyon Reservoir - No current reports.
Gunnison River (through the canyon) - The flow in the Gunnison Gorge has been 2,160 cfs and should remain about that level for some time. Fish the high water by concentrating on the back side of runs. Fishing San Juan Worms, mayflies and caddis has been the most successful the past few days. The North Fork is not low enough to wade. A commercial shuttle/return-boat service will be available in the spring through the Pleasure Park.
Jackson Gulch Reservoir - Ice still covers most of the lake. Some open water exists along the southeast shoreline and near the inlet. The park's west road is closed because of drifted snow. The boat ramp is closed because of ice. Winter has not quite released its grip on Jackson, but it's close.
La Jara Reservoir - The reservoir remains ice-covered.
McPhee Reservoir - No current reports. Remember that a slot limit applies to bass. All smallmouth and largemouth bass 10-15 inches long must be returned to the lake immediately.
Miramonte Reservoir - No current reports, but the 405-acre lake south of Norwood offers potentially good fishing for larger-than-average rainbow trout. The DOW stocks subcatchable rainbows, which grow to size in the lake. Crayfish are a primary source of forage for the trout, and crayfish-imitating flies and lures generally work well.
Mountain Home Reservoir - The reservoir is free of ice and about half full.
Narraguinnep Reservoir - The reservoir is free of ice. Fishing for pan-sized trout has been fair to good.
Navajo Reservoir - The water temperature late last week was 49 degrees and the level on the dam was at 6,057 feet, which is 28 feet below full. Above-average runoff is expected, filling the lake around June 20. The crappie bite is slow, but picking up on green grubs. Catfish action has been fair on cut bait. Bass fishing has been fair on the south end.
Pastorius Reservoir - The reservoir south of Durango is free of ice, but a partial winter kill of warm-water fish has been reported.
Platoro Reservoir - The reservoir still has an ice cover.
Ridgway Reservoir - The lake is free of ice and the boat ramps are open. The water level is dropping and the temperature is in the mid 30s. Fishing should improve when the water warms up a little.
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Rio Grande High Country Streams - High country streams are iced-over and generally inaccessible.
Rio Grande River - The river on Monday was flowing at 616 cfs near Del Norte and 198 cfs at South Fork. While some discoloration from low runoff is possible, the water generally is fishably clear.
Road Canyon Reservoir - The reservoir remains covered with unsafe ice.
San Juan high-country lakes, streams - High country waters are frozen and generally inaccessible.
San Luis Lake - The lake is free of ice, but has not been stocked. The water level is low and the boat ramp is not usable.
Sanchez Reservoir - The lake is free of ice. Sampling last fall documented an abundance of walleyes ranging from 13 to 23 inches in length, in addition to northern pike. Both should become more active as the water temperature rises.
Smith Reservoir ( San Luis Valley) - The reservoir is ice-free and has refilled after very low water last summer. Trout have not yet been stocked, but the reservoir traditionally is very productive.
Summit Reservoir - The lake was chemically treated to remove non-native white suckers last summer and has been restocked with 20,000 eight- to nine-inch rainbow trout. The trout should be 10-11 inches next summer, providing good fishing opportunities.
Trujillo Meadows Reservoir - Trujillo Meadows Reservoir is frozen. Expect a late ice-off.
Tucker Ponds - The ponds are still covered with ice.
Vallecito Reservoir - The lake was stocked with 45,000 12- to 13-inch rainbow trout last November in hopes they would elude Vallecito's northern pike, acclimate to lake life and continue growing under the ice. The lake remains ice-covered, but fishing for trout should be very good after the ice melts.
Fishing for pike up to 15-20 pounds usually is excellent during the first 4-6 weeks after ice-out. Be aware that a mercury advisory has been issued for consumption of northern pike from the lake.
Beaver Creek Reservoir - At last report, the reservoir had unsafe ice.
Big Meadows Reservoir - The reservoir remains frozen. During the winter, U.S. Forest Service Road 410 is closed and access is limited to snowmobiles or hiking in with snowshoes.
Conejos River - On Monday, the river at Mogote was flowing at 258 cfs. Though low runoff might cause some discoloration, the water as a rule is fishably clear.
Crawford Reservoir - The lake offers fishing for trout, northern pike, yellow perch, crappie, largemouth bass and catfish. Fishing was reported as slow over the weekend. The buoys have not been put back into the lake, but the peninsula ramp and dock are in service.
Echo Canyon Reservoir - No current reports.
Gunnison River (through the canyon) - The flow in the Gunnison Gorge has been 2,160 cfs and should remain about that level for some time. Fish the high water by concentrating on the back side of runs. Fishing San Juan Worms, mayflies and caddis has been the most successful the past few days. The North Fork is not low enough to wade. A commercial shuttle/return-boat service will be available in the spring through the Pleasure Park.
Jackson Gulch Reservoir - Ice still covers most of the lake. Some open water exists along the southeast shoreline and near the inlet. The park's west road is closed because of drifted snow. The boat ramp is closed because of ice. Winter has not quite released its grip on Jackson, but it's close.
La Jara Reservoir - The reservoir remains ice-covered.
McPhee Reservoir - No current reports. Remember that a slot limit applies to bass. All smallmouth and largemouth bass 10-15 inches long must be returned to the lake immediately.
Miramonte Reservoir - No current reports, but the 405-acre lake south of Norwood offers potentially good fishing for larger-than-average rainbow trout. The DOW stocks subcatchable rainbows, which grow to size in the lake. Crayfish are a primary source of forage for the trout, and crayfish-imitating flies and lures generally work well.
Mountain Home Reservoir - The reservoir is free of ice and about half full.
Narraguinnep Reservoir - The reservoir is free of ice. Fishing for pan-sized trout has been fair to good.
Navajo Reservoir - The water temperature late last week was 49 degrees and the level on the dam was at 6,057 feet, which is 28 feet below full. Above-average runoff is expected, filling the lake around June 20. The crappie bite is slow, but picking up on green grubs. Catfish action has been fair on cut bait. Bass fishing has been fair on the south end.
Pastorius Reservoir - The reservoir south of Durango is free of ice, but a partial winter kill of warm-water fish has been reported.
Platoro Reservoir - The reservoir still has an ice cover.
Ridgway Reservoir - The lake is free of ice and the boat ramps are open. The water level is dropping and the temperature is in the mid 30s. Fishing should improve when the water warms up a little.
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Rio Grande High Country Streams - High country streams are iced-over and generally inaccessible.
Rio Grande River - The river on Monday was flowing at 616 cfs near Del Norte and 198 cfs at South Fork. While some discoloration from low runoff is possible, the water generally is fishably clear.
Road Canyon Reservoir - The reservoir remains covered with unsafe ice.
San Juan high-country lakes, streams - High country waters are frozen and generally inaccessible.
San Luis Lake - The lake is free of ice, but has not been stocked. The water level is low and the boat ramp is not usable.
Sanchez Reservoir - The lake is free of ice. Sampling last fall documented an abundance of walleyes ranging from 13 to 23 inches in length, in addition to northern pike. Both should become more active as the water temperature rises.
Smith Reservoir ( San Luis Valley) - The reservoir is ice-free and has refilled after very low water last summer. Trout have not yet been stocked, but the reservoir traditionally is very productive.
Summit Reservoir - The lake was chemically treated to remove non-native white suckers last summer and has been restocked with 20,000 eight- to nine-inch rainbow trout. The trout should be 10-11 inches next summer, providing good fishing opportunities.
Trujillo Meadows Reservoir - Trujillo Meadows Reservoir is frozen. Expect a late ice-off.
Tucker Ponds - The ponds are still covered with ice.
Vallecito Reservoir - The lake was stocked with 45,000 12- to 13-inch rainbow trout last November in hopes they would elude Vallecito's northern pike, acclimate to lake life and continue growing under the ice. The lake remains ice-covered, but fishing for trout should be very good after the ice melts.
Fishing for pike up to 15-20 pounds usually is excellent during the first 4-6 weeks after ice-out. Be aware that a mercury advisory has been issued for consumption of northern pike from the lake.