Fishing Report
August 25, 2025
Finally starting to see some cooler temps and precipitation around the valley, although it has not helped with flows. Everything around the Gunnison basin is very low but still fishing decent given conditions.
Gunnison River
The Gunnison is low and boney but still producing fairly consistently. Short and light nymph rig has been my go to rig as of late. There are lots of Tricos coming off around 10-1030 and the fishing starts to pick up then. We are occasionally finding pods of rising fish in the slicks. I am mainly fishing midges in the morning and baetis in the afternoon. Focus on deep runs and color changes early then turn your attention to the fast water shelves as the day progresses.
Zebra midge black (18-22), Rs2 (18-22), Radiation Baetis (18-20), worms in various colors, Glass bead midges in black, Dorseys Rs2 green and black (18-22)
Taylor River
The flows on the Taylor dropped last week and it is very low. Walk wading just got easier. focus on runs and pocket water mid morning to afternoon.
East River
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