River Flow below Pueblo Dam: 582 cfs
Water Temperature: 56F from the dam, 54 – 58F downstream
Visibility: Variable due to lake turnover, currently 12-18″
Flows are bumping up slightly again today as basin water accounts are balanced leading into the Winter Water Storage Storage Program that begins on November 15th. With higher than normal flows and limited water clarity, many folks are having success fishing larger patterns such as worm, egg and leech imitations, however small mayfly and midge patterns will still produce well during hatch periods.
Look for flows to stabilize on the 15th between 80 – 100 cfs (including hatchery outflow). Water temps are steadily dropping now which should only intensify the blue winged olive hatches. The BWO hatch usually starts between 11 and noon depending on location and typically last for an hour or two, with cloudy days often serving up hatches lasting three hours. Midge activity should also increase over the coming weeks with hatches occurring anytime between 9am and 3pm. Dry fly opportunities should improve greatly next week due to the combination of lower flows and strong hatches. Until then, plan on fishing nymphs or streamers for best results.
Mid November to late December is prime time on the Pueblo Tailwater! This is a time of low, stable flows, ideal water temperatures and steady hatches. Give us a call @ (719) 543-3900 to schedule your next fishing adventure with Connell or Eric. These two guides have honed there skills over decades of fishing the Pueblo Tailwater and will ensure you have a memorable trip!