This is Artificial Lure with your Colorado River fishing report for November 18th, 2025.

Chilly mornings are here, and the clear water is running steady with recent flows hovering around 120 to 130 CFS near the headwaters, making for classic late fall conditions. According to Rise Beyond Fly Fishing, the river is crystal clear from top to bottom with most action heating up between mid-morning and early afternoon. That’s your prime fishing window—no need to arrive before sunrise, which today is at 6:49 AM, with sunset wrapping things up at 4:45 PM. Tides don’t play into these freshwaters, so plan based on light and water temps.

On the weather front, it’s brisk at dawn—temperatures in the upper 20s rising to the mid-40s by early afternoon, under mostly clear skies with a light westerly breeze. Mornings will test your fingertips till the sun gets up, but you’ll find fish stretching into the feeding lanes as the days warm.

For those keeping tabs on aquatic health, Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently reported increased zebra mussel presence from the confluence of the Eagle River down to the Utah border, so cleaning and drying your gear remains absolutely vital.

What’s biting? Trout dominate the scene right now—solid numbers of rainbows and browns are being caught, both wild and recent stockers. The Dream Stream and runs through Glenwood and Rifle have produced rainbows in the 16-22 inch class and browns pushing 24 inches for those willing to put in the time. Anglers using nymph rigs and focusing on slower, deeper runs are reporting the most consistent catches. Recent stockings, per Flylords Mag, help keep the action steady, so don’t hesitate to work those pools just off the main current.

Best lures and flies for this late-November bite revolve around downsized presentations. According to local guides and Golden Fly Shop regulars, tiny midges in black or olive (#22-24), zebra midges, sparkle rs2s, and baetis nymphs are the mainstay. For hardware, Rapala’s smaller ultralights in brown trout or rainbow patterns, along with 1-3 inch minnow baits, have been effective on spinning gear, especially in slightly turbid stretches near inflows about midday.

Live bait isn’t allowed on much of the Colorado but if you’re in a legal bait section, juicy nightcrawlers and mealworms will still tempt late-season browns and rainbows. However, most locals are sticking to artificials given river regulations.

Hot spots today include:
- The Glenwood Canyon stretch, particularly below the Shoshone access, where recent survey crews and anglers have struck rainbows and browns in classic pocket water.
- The section near Rifle, which produced the most recent big-fish sightings and offers slower pools interspersed with riffles.
- For those closer to the headwaters, aim for the runs below Parshall and through Byers Canyon—both producing even as flows recede.

Approach with stealth—clear water means spooky fish. Use fluorocarbon tippets and keep your casts long and drifts natural. And if you get a refusal, don’t hesitate to switch it up with smaller patterns or emergers fished just subsurface.

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Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishing report for this brisk Monday, November 17th, 2025. Out here on the river, we’re waking up to sharp late-fall conditions—temperatures scraping the upper 30s at dawn, with an afternoon high in the low 50s under mostly clear skies. Sunrise hit at 6:48 a.m., setting us up for an almost twelve-hour window to get after it, with sunset due around 5:00 p.m. Don’t bother checking the tidal tables—no significant tide changes in this stretch, but keep an eye on falling water levels, which are pulling fish tighter to structure and the deeper channel edges.

Recent angler reports and local chatter have the striped bass bite running hot from dawn until about 10, especially if you’re working the upper river near Rifle or down in the Glenwood Canyon slot. With ware temps holding steady in the mid-to-low 50s, stripers have been schooled up heavy, chasing shad balls and cranking up flurries of action around current seams. Most fish coming in right now are in the 2- to 5-pound range, but a few chunky 7s have been weighed when folks hustle after working birds and fast-moving bait balls—Lake Mead reports from Sunday, November 16th, confirm solid striper action persisting through to mid-afternoon for patient anglers. Cut anchovy and fresh-cut shad are the ticket—drift or tight-line those baits off deeper ledges and you’ll stack a limit fast if you stay ahead of the feeding schools. For the lure folks, 1- to 2-ounce white or chrome jigging spoons have been money, especially when fished vertically above the deeper schools. Dawn patrols with topwater walkers—think Zara Spook or larger Sammys—in shad patterns are getting heart-stopping blow-ups near rocky banks and points.

Bass fishing is no slouch either. Smallmouth are bundling in tight to main river rock piles, especially up near De Beque and the brushier pockets close to the Eagle River confluence. Finesse is king: Ned rigs in green pumpkin or watermelon have been consistently boating footballs, and the largemouth are nosing their way into the shallow stuff at sunrise, responding well to creature baits and the odd crankbait worked slow along submerged wood. Mixed bags aren’t out of the question right now, with some bonus stripers busting finesse baits during low-light hours.

Catfish are mostly quiet, but the dedicated bottom-soakers are still pulling a few channel cats after dark with chunk baits in the sandy coves below Parachute and toward the Grand Valley. And while walleye catches have been slim—a few are popping up for anglers slow-trolling nightcrawler rigs across gravel bars. Fly anglers—you’ll still find action on streamers and leeches in the slackwater pockets, but with cooler water, slow your retrieve and focus on deeper runs where trout and smallmouth stack up before winter. Watch for invasive zebra mussels, recently confirmed as established from the Eagle confluence down to the Utah border; Colorado Parks and Wildlife is urging all of us to thoroughly clean, drain, and dry any gear or boats before leaving to protect these fisheries (Summit Daily News and Vail Daily, November 16th, 2025).

A couple of hot spots worth your morning effort: the humps and flats outside Hemenway Harbor if you can swing the trip, and the windblown coves north of Echo Bay, which have been pumping out both quality bass and bonus stripers on breezy days. If you’re staying closer to Rifle or Silt, look for deeper channel edges downstream of town, where striped bass and smallmouth are feeding on migrating shad.

Final tip—early and late is the name of the game; midday bite drops off hard, so focus your best efforts right around sunrise and the last hour of light. As always, keep safety top of mind, especially with shifting water levels and new rock piles cropping up.

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Good morning folks, Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning Colorado River fishing report for November 16th, 2025.

We're looking at some solid conditions on the Colorado right now. The river's running at about 46 cubic feet per second below Shadow Mountain Reservoir, sitting right around 101 percent of normal flow—that's excellent news for anglers. The water's still relatively clear this time of year, so focus on natural presentations.

The weather pattern's been unpredictable lately with a mix of cool rainy days and pleasant sunny stretches. Sunrise was around 7 a.m. this morning, and you've got until about 4:45 p.m. to get your fishing in, so make those daylight hours count.

As we head into mid-November, midges are your bread and butter right now. Baetis—that's your Blue-winged Olives—are still hatching, and you'll see some surface action from around noon through early afternoon when conditions are right. Throw in a few leftover October caddis, and you've got a solid menu of options. Nymphs fished in the 4-to-6-foot range should produce consistently, and don't sleep on midge patterns in black or olive.

For spinners and hardware, stick with smaller stuff—we're talking quarter-ounce to half-ounce—in natural colors. Crankbaits in brown and olive will work if the weather warms up enough to trigger some aggressive feeding.

The ledge rock pools and side channels are holding fish right now. Focus your effort in the eddy current margins where the current breaks. Fish are staging in these softer water zones waiting for food to drift by.

Two hot spots to check out: First, get down to any of the public access points near Ponds and in the lower sections where the water slows down—those are classic November spots. Second, scout out the willows along the banks where the river winds; those deeper bends are holding some quality fish right now.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 15th Colorado River fishing report, serving up the latest from the banks and riffles of one of the West’s favorite fisheries.

Let’s get started with what’s making headlines today: Willow Beach saw a big stocking event just yesterday, with 2,000 rainbow trout released fresh from the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery. According to Nevada Fish Reports, these bows are active and hungry right off the pier, giving shore anglers an edge this morning. With that fresh stocking, it’s prime time if you’re gunning for a limit of rainbows—so don’t sleep in too late.

Weather’s classic fall Colorado—cool in the morning with lows near 39 up in central basins, warming to the low 60s as the sun rises. Skies are partly cloudy with a slight breeze, and showers rolled through earlier in the week but things will be clearing, according to Dream Stream updates and local meteorological forecasts. For those who keep track, sunrise was at 6:44 AM and sunset will hit around 4:52 PM today, so plan your outings with that shorter November daylight.

River flows in tributaries like the South Platte are hovering around comfortable levels for fall: Dream Stream just ticked up to 153 cfs, while up in Elevenmile Canyon you’re seeing about 116 cfs—not bad, but bring those light tippets and subtle presentations for the trickier, clear water. Note that the main Colorado River below the big reservoirs is running stable and relatively clear post-precip, with water temps in the mid-40s to low-50s—not so cold as to shut things down, but cool enough for the trout and stripers to be feeding actively through the mid-morning.

Plenty of fish have been reported in the last week. Trout catches—especially rainbows between 12 and 16 inches—are dominating the reports around Willow Beach, with a few browns still showing in deeper runs near structure and the occasional smallmouth mixed in. Some anglers downriver are running into a few stripers, though the bite is mixed and best in the deeper, slower pools. Up near the tailwaters and canyon sections, browns and rainbows are holding tight to boulders and undercut banks. South Platte feeders like Cheesman and Elevenmile Canyon are consistently producing rainbows and cutbows, with a smattering of cutthroat and brown trout around the bends and pockets.

For lures and flies, the formula is classic late fall:

- Freshly stocked trout at Willow Beach are smashing **spinners** (silver and gold), small **crankbaits**, and brightly colored **PowerBait** or nightcrawlers drifted near the bottom.

- For fly anglers, Cheesman and the Dream Stream are still producing with **nymphs** like RS2s, Black Beauties, Barr’s Emergers, and Foamback Emergers in sizes 18–22. For dries, Tricos and PMDs early, then switch to caddis (Elk Hair, tan 16-18) or a Stubby Chubby in the riffles.

- Streamer action heats up as clouds roll in: try Woolly Buggers in olive or black, and don’t hesitate to run an olive Mini Peanut Envy or Slumpbuster along the banks.

- For the stripers, toss **swimbaits** or medium diving plugs that imitate shad in deeper holes.

Hot spots today:

- **Willow Beach fishing pier**: With the new trout stocking, this is your best bet for numbers and ease of access.
- **South Platte’s Dream Stream:** Early birds are finding dry fly action before temps climb.
- **Cheesman Canyon:** Go deep with nymphs and stealth—big fish are holding tight in the structure.

Remember, as you chase those trout and stripers, respect the regulations, especially in catch-and-release areas. Keep an eye on water temps—if they creep to 68 degrees by noon, consider hitting pause for the health of the fish.

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Water temp’s dipping chilly, daylight’s getting short, and the Colorado River through Grand County all the way down toward Glenwood Springs is still putting out solid fishing for the hearty angler this November 14. Sunrise rolled in at 6:47 a.m., sunset’s set for 4:52 p.m., giving us a crisp, bluebird fall day with high pressure building and highs touching the upper 40s. As for wind, expect things to pick up a bit after lunch—enough that you’ll want to put the 6X tippet away by afternoon. No tidal influence here; the only “tide” to worry about is whether your guides ice up before coffee’s finished brewing.

If you’re coming for numbers, mid-morning to late afternoon nymphing continues to be the best bet—especially in the deep tailouts below riffles and near cut banks. Kirks Flyshop reports the Colorado is “still fishing good this fall,” with nymph rigs producing steady action. Their guides are seeing regular catches of healthy brown trout in the 12–17 inch range, with rainbows mixed in and a few cutbows for good measure. The browns have wrapped up most main-spawn activities, but post-spawn feeding has them chasing protein. The streamer bite has been hot too: think big and buggy as you probe those deeper seams and pockets and get ready for a grab or two from fish that don’t want to hit a dry.

Hot flies for nymphing have been PMDs, Juju Baetis, Pats Rubber Legs, and classic Hare’s Ear variations. Lighter tippet and smaller stuff like Sparklewing Rs2 and Copper Ribbed Rs2 are also fooling picky fish, especially as water clears and drops in the colder weather. If you’re slinging streamers, Dungeons, Thin Mints, and olive or black Woolly Buggers are getting chased—especially around sunrise and just before sundown. Don’t be shy: add some flash to your rig, especially if you’re working murkier pockets or deeper holes.

For the spinning and bait crowd, bright spinners in gold or chartreuse, small crankbaits imitating rainbow fry, and nightcrawlers drifted slow and deep have all caught nice trout this week. If you hunt walleye or pike downstream, larger minnow baits and jerkbaits worked slow have produced after dusk, with some bonus big browns feeding shallow at last light.

Lake Granby’s in the turnover stage, mostly a trout game right now; shore fishers are connecting with rainbows and even kokanee using salmon eggs and orange PowerBait floated a few feet off the bottom. But action is slower compared to the river itself.

On the warmwater side, the lower Colorado in the far western state has some good smallmouth and even desert pupfish (rare, but reported in the region), but trout are still the main draw as waters cool according to recent anecdotes by local guides and anglers.

As for locations, two hot spots worth noting today:
- **Byers Canyon, just west of Hot Sulphur Springs:** Fish the pools and slow moving riffles with nymph/streamer combos. Pressure is light, and you can usually sight-fish the afternoon sun.
- **Pumphouse to State Bridge section:** Classic float or walk-and-wade. Focus on the first shelf drops and deeper bends. Rainbows have been sitting in slower water waiting to pick up tiny mayfly nymphs.

With clear skies, low and cold water, stealth counts; wear drab, sneak up, and watch for that midday blue-winged olive hatch. Only the hardiest anglers are out, so you’ll have long bends all to yourself.

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Good morning anglers, it’s Artificial Lure with your Colorado River fishing report for November 13, 2025. Sunrise hit today at about 6:45 AM, and we’re looking for sunset just after 4:50 PM in this part of Colorado. It’s a brisk fall morning with temps hovering in the low 40s at dawn, warming into the mid-50s this afternoon under partly cloudy skies. Winds are calm, and there’s no sign of precipitation, making for nearly ideal fishing conditions if you don’t mind that late fall chill.

There are no tidal swings to track on the Colorado, so flow and water clarity matter most. Reports from Snoflo as of early this morning show moderate flows below Shadow Mountain Reservoir—levels are steady and water clarity excellent. The fall drawdown has river levels on the low-normal side, which means holding water and seams are extra important to target.

Fishing activity is strong this week. According to St. Peter’s Fly Shop reports out of northern Colorado, both trout and whitefish remain active and are keyed in on deeper runs and tailouts as the water cools. Rainbow, brown, and cutbow trout have been the dominant catches, with browns particularly aggressive post-spawn. Most folks are finding good numbers in traditional wintering holes, especially where riffles spill into depth. On the upper Colorado, expect average trout in the 12–16 inch range, with the occasional larger brown if you’re lucky.

Fly anglers, you’ll want to focus on nymph rigs. Smaller baetis, midges, and eggs are the ticket right now: think #20–22 black zebras, red or cream midges, and orange or pink eggs imitating the tail end of the fall brown spawn. A two-fly setup under a light indicator is deadly in the slower, deeper tailouts. For those who can’t resist dries, midday will sometimes bring out a few risers, especially if there’s lingering midge or BWO hatch with cloud cover—tiny Parachute Adams or Griffith’s Gnats in #22 will work, but be stealthy.

If you prefer hardware or live bait, now is the time to drift small spinners (gold-and-black Panther Martins or Mepps inline) through the runs, or to bounce a nightcrawler, waxworm, or PowerBait nugget on light tackle. Bank anglers report solid bites with natural colored baits, especially in slower current near structure, fallen timber, or undercut banks. Reports from Snoflo’s Marston Lake fishing area urge using worms, PowerBait, or small lures for consistent action in cold water.

For the spin and bait crowd, patience and low-and-slow presentation is key as fish metabolism drops with the water temperature. Stick to naturals—earthworms or salmon eggs will outfish corn or bright artificials right now.

Recent catches show mixed bags: plenty of 12–16 inch trout, a few larger browns pushing 20, and even some bonus whitefish. Safe to say the bite is steady, particularly if you’re moving and covering ground. Best action has come mid-morning through late afternoon, as trout shake off the overnight cold.

Favorite hot spots for today:

- **Parshall Hole**: Just downstream of Parshall, this classic deep run holds stacks of trout all winter. It's best fished with nymphs or micro-jigs bounced slow and deep.
- **Pumphouse to Radium stretch**: Drift boaters are pulling healthy numbers of browns and rainbows from deep mid-river seams, with the slower water and bubble lines the ticket.
- **Lone Buck access** near Kremmling: The bends and pools above the confluence with the Blue River are great for bank anglers, especially near submerged rock piles.

A word from the banks—remember the flows are down and the fish are extra wary, so keep your approach slow and low, use lighter tippet, and watch that indicator for subtle takes. And just a reminder, regulations change downstream, so double check where you’re fishing.

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Artificial Lure back at you with your Tuesday morning fishing report, November 11, 2025, focused fresh and local on the Colorado River around Grand Junction, Rifle, and the State Park stretches.

First light cracked at 6:50am, with sunset dropping around 4:55pm—you’ll want to make the most of those crisp daylight hours. The weather's holding steady for mid-November: clear skies with a slight breeze this morning, chilly lows near 38°F, and pushing upper 60s by midday. Not much rain expected, but keep an eye out for a breeze picking up after lunch. Water temperatures are running around the mid-50s, perfect for trout activity if you catch them on the move, with flows holding steady and clarity high, as confirmed by Orvis-Endorsed guides.

On the bite report, trout dominated the headlines this week, with rainbows and browns active, especially in the clearer runs downstream of Glenwood. Fly anglers have been pulling in solid numbers on midges, PMDs, and Blue-Winged Olives during morning hatches. Caddis and the last of the Green Drakes are making noise in the evenings, with nymph rigs and dry-dropper combos drawing regular strikes. If you’re drifting weighted nymphs—think San Juan Worms, Tungsten Red-Tie PTs, Hare’s Ear, Iron Lotus, and Cat Poop Stonefly—you’ll be in business, especially near soft seams and bank eddies. Local advice from Roaring Fork River guides is to fish the softer water early before attacking the main channel.

Spin and bait fishermen working the Corn Lake area are turning up largemouth bass, catfish, carp, and late-season crappie. Worms and minnows are the bait of choice—bait shop regulars say it’s still producing. A fellow at the ramp claims he nailed three solid cats yesterday morning, all on live minnows about 10 feet down; the bite slows by afternoon as things warm.

If you’re tracking patterns, use White Wulff or Elk Hair Caddis dries (size 14-18) for active fish up top. The Colorado Green Drake (size 12-14) or a Skittering caddis dry will get it done at dusk, particularly where you see surface dimples. For spin tackle, a chartreuse spinnerbait or a buzzbait can coax bass and aggressive trout out of the deeper holes, as seen in recent tournament recaps.

The best action today is likely to come from these two hotspots:
- **De Beque Canyon downstream to Palisade:** Holding good flows, less pressured, and historically solid for brown and rainbow trout riding the riffles and undercut banks.
- **Corn Lake State Park:** Reliable for mixed bag angling; warmwater fish are still feeding, and shore access is excellent for those fishing bait or lures.

Tidal effects are minimal here—that’s the beauty of the Colorado, but watch for changes in water flow after recent dam releases and afternoon wind.

Quick notes before you pack:
- Go light with tippet—these fish are getting smart with the clear water.
- Don’t hesitate to throw larger nymphs or try a streamer if flows bump up post-storm.
- Early birds win with surface patterns, but don’t sleep on weighted nymphs midday.

That’s the line for today, folks. Be safe, respect the river, and tight lines as you chase those big November bites across Colorado’s best stretches.

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Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your Colorado River fishing report for November 10, 2025.

Startin’ off today, sunrise hit around 6:40 AM with sunset lookin’ to drop just after 4:54 PM. Colorado’s fall palette is poppin’ but the chill’s bitin’ a little harder, with early hours in the upper 30s but climbing toward the mid-50s by afternoon. Winds are forecast to be light and steady, humidity holding around average—ideal for a few casts if you’re prepped for brisk mornings.

On the water, the river level’s good, flows are moderate, visibility is better than last week after recent cold snaps. No tidal shifts here since the river’s well upstream, but consult your favorite fishing app for those lunar phases—today’s a waning gibbous, 76% illuminated. Farmer’s Almanac says tonight’s not our best; “poor evening” expected for fish activity, so hit those prime daylight windows, especially before the next cold front moves in.

Action’s been decent at Corn Lake, part of the Colorado River State Park, with locals reporting steady catches of largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, bluegill, and the odd carp. Worms and live minnows are your best bait bets here—Minnow under a bobber was working wonders last weekend, with a few anglers landing bass over three pounds according to Snoflo.

If you’re lookin’ for artificials, we’ve seen solid movement on spinnerbaits and vibrating jigs (ChatterBaits). Green pumpkin and chartreuse colors are top choices right now, especially if visibility’s got a haze and the water’s running a touch cold. Early morning, try a 3/8-ounce spinnerbait with Colorado blades for that extra thump—fish seem to be favoring a slower roll. Midday, ChatterBaits along grass lines and submerged structure have hooked a couple of post-spawn bass. For the finesse crowd, wacky-rigged Senkos in natural colors like green pumpkin are picking up bass near hard-bottomed banks.

Catfish are still running good—locals suggest stink baits, chicken liver, or even range cubes for those targeting them after dark. Carp are active in the slower current stretches: dough balls and sweet corn both draw bites, especially if you chum the water a bit before you set up.

Recent reports from FishExplorer note that crappie are schooling tighter with the dropping temps. Small jigs, especially in white or pink, tipped with a bit of worm, work best at dawn and dusk. Bluegill are still hitting if you’re near shallows; ultra-light gear and small pieces of nightcrawler will fill your bucket quick.

Hot spots today:
- **Corn Lake**: Consistent results for bass, crappie, and bluegill—hit the east bank near submerged trees.
- **Island Acres Section**: Good for catfish after sunset, and the water’s holding a few bigger carp.
- **James M. Robb State Park channels**: Quiet but quick action on smaller bass and panfish.

If you’re new to the river, always check regs before wetting a line—special rules on bait and bag limits help keep our fishery thriving.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 9th fishing report for the mighty Colorado River and the surrounding Western Slope. Sunday’s dawn rolled in brisk and clear, with sunrise at 6:44 AM and sunset set for 4:54 PM—meaning you’ve got a tight window to chase that morning bite before the sun drops behind the red rock canyons.

Today’s weather brings highs in the upper 50s, with light winds out of the southwest and humidity hovering in the 40% range. Slick bluebird skies can make the fishing a bit technical, so stealth and finesse will be your allies.

No tides to worry about on the Colorado, but with flows still healthy after last winter’s snowpack, river conditions from Pumphouse down through the Grand Valley are looking prime for both bank and boat anglers.

Recent action on the lower Colorado, especially around Corn Lake and the James M. Robb State Park corridor, has been rewarding folks targeting smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, and the big channel cats that stack up this time of year. Accidental catches of the occasional walleye have also been reported past dusk, especially beneath bridges and where the current slows in deep runs.

Best lures lately? Anglers have been pulling in bronzebacks on soft plastic swimbaits in natural shad and green pumpkin—paddle tail action has been killer in the morning. For trout, classic spinners in gold and silver, as well as small jerkbaits and chartreuse PowerBait, have been putting rainbows on the stringer, especially where the river mixes with colder feeder streams.

For those hunting catfish, fresh-cut bait—think nightcrawlers or chicken liver—works wonders right after twilight. Folks fishing closer to dusk have also done well with shrimp and stink baits fished near slackwater holes.

Fly anglers drifting the stretches below Glenwood Springs have been rewarded with both rainbows and browns feeding on midges and blue-winged olive baetis, size 18-22. Nymphing a two-fly rig with a small pheasant tail in front of a zebra midge dropper is a solid bet from mid-morning until early afternoon, especially around the shaded undercuts.

Today’s “hot spot” picks:
- Corn Lake in Grand Junction is producing steady mixed bags all around the perimeter—great for shore anglers with kids or anyone looking for an easy access spot.
- The island channel just above De Beque has seen a few big bass caught off submerged wood using 4-inch green pumpkin tubes rigged weedless.

A quick heads up for all river rats: invasive zebra mussels were confirmed in the Colorado River this fall, according to Fresh Water News. Please remember to clean, drain, and dry your gear and check your boat after every outing.

The best time to wet a line today? The Farmers’ Almanac says this evening should offer your peak bite—just as the shadows stretch long on the water.

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Artificial Lure here with your fresh Colorado River fishing report for Saturday, November 8th, 2025.

Chilly November mornings haven’t slowed down the die-hards—this stretch of the river has settled into steady, clear flows now that irrigation’s tapered off, delivering ideal late-fall fishing conditions. The thermometer’s hovering in the upper 30s at first light, with highs only touching the upper 40s by midday. We saw sunrise at 6:42 a.m. and expect sunset around 5:01 p.m. No tide swings to worry about—what matters here is the water temp, and it’s right in that prime 40–48°F range that gets trout moving once the sun starts poking through the canyon.

According to Rise Beyond Fly Fishing, November brings prime trout fishing—less pressure, predictable flows, and hungry browns and rainbows as insect life shifts to midges, baetis, and scuds. Mornings are quiet, but between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., a 2° tick up in water temperature will turn things on fast, with some of the best bites in that brief midday window.

On the catch front, anglers have been reporting good numbers of **rainbow** and **brown trout** below Glenwood Springs, peppered with some chunky cutthroats in the side channels. The Blue River tailwater is producing quality fish, especially in the solitude below Green Mountain—big browns and steady-scud eaters. Out west near Grand Junction, the Connected Lakes area is giving up largemouth bass and crappie, with plenty of bluegill and even catfish on the stringers, according to Snoflo’s latest reports.

What’s working right now? In the trout water, go finesse. Flies on the menu are: Black Beauty #20–22, Top Secret Midge #22, RS2 Grey #20, and a peach Egg Pattern #16. Don’t forget about red JuJu Midges and the classic scud, size 18. On the hardware side, keep it small—tiny spinners and micro jigs on ultra-light tackle are picking off cruising bows along gravel seams. For the bass and panfish crowd downriver or in the connected lakes, topwater baits have cooled off, but natural-colored soft plastics, finesse worms, and downsized jigs are still seeing action. Nightcrawlers and live minnows remain the go-to for catfish and crappie.

According to the Farmer's Almanac, tonight's fishing window is rated "Best," so if you can hang tough through the afternoon chill, you might get rewarded as dusk approaches.

Hot spots to circle on your map:

- Blue River below Green Mountain: Canyon pools and runs stacked with big browns—work those slow drifts and be patient.
- Connected Lakes near Grand Junction: Multiple species available, and the bass bite has been reliable around submerged structure.

A quick gear reminder: run a 9-foot 5x leader, 6x tippet, and don’t be afraid to size down your flies. Slow, dead-drift presentations are key—these late-season trout want it right in the zone and aren’t about to chase.

That’s your Colorado River report for today! Bundle up, fish with intention, and savor the peace and quiet that only November brings on this legendary river. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for updates and on-the-water tips. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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Reportin’ in as Artificial Lure, bringing you the latest for November 7th, 2025, here on the upper Colorado River corridor and nearby lakes—where the Rockies meet the rod and reel.

The sun crested this morning at 6:38, and she’ll duck behind the canyons about 5:01 tonight, giving us a solid window of daylight angling. Despite the calendar flipping deep into fall, the weather’s stayed seasonably warm but is trending cooler. According to the National Weather Service, we’re looking at clear, dry skies today, highs hovering in the upper 60s to low 70s, and overnight lows dropping into the 30s, especially riverside. A gentle south breeze will keep things pleasant, but layer up if you’re fishing early or staying late—there’s a definite snap in the shadows.

Now, tidal swings don’t impact our stretch of river, but water levels have held steady after a late-October rain event helped bump up flow and clarity just a bit. The U.S. Drought Monitor still marks much of the watershed in moderate to severe drought, so the river’s running clear, cool, and just a touch lower than the historic median as we start November.

On the bite—recent days have brought fair but steady action, with fish activity swinging higher in the low light of dawn and dusk. The Farmers’ Almanac marks today as a “fair” evening for fishing, with a better window shaping up as the new week begins, so get your lures in before sunset if you’re hunting big ones.

Let’s talk catch: Local chatter around Pumphouse to State Bridge and the downstream lakes has trout anglers landing steady numbers of healthy rainbows and browns, mostly in the 10-15 inch class with the occasional football-shaped hen pressing 18 inches. In the slow current seams and below riffles, browns are staging up for late-spawn, making them aggressive. The Connected Lakes area near Grand Junction has kept bassin’ folks happy—recent reports of largemouth, crappie, bluegill, and a handful of channel cats, with the best bass coming at first light on topwater lures.

As for what’s working, fly anglers are scoring with streamers—think olive, black, or white woolly buggers—swung deep early, then switching to nymph rigs midday with small pheasant tails, zebra midges, and eggs. Spin fishers, don’t overlook classic gold Panther Martins or silver-blue Kastmasters, especially in sunlit runs. Those hunting bass in the lakes should toss suspending jerkbaits or soft plastics on drop-shot rigs, per the recent Bass Forecast, and crappie are eager for small jigs or live nightcrawlers. Any topwater action for bass is best right at sunrise.

Two hotspots I’d call can’t-miss: the deep runs just below Radium—especially at the big bend past the bridge, where riffles dump into a long, slow stretch. And for those near Grand Junction, Connected Lakes’ easternmost pond is fishing strong for crappie and bass—just work the weed lines and submerged timber carefully.

Be aware: crowds are light, but autumn’s unpredictable—watch for sudden wind shifts in the afternoon, and always check your laydowns for ice near dark.

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This is Artificial Lure, bringing you the Colorado River fishing report for Thursday, November 6, 2025, and let me tell ya—the fall bite’s got Colorado anglers talking. Mornings have been crisp with lows in the mid-40s, and afternoons are bouncing into the low to mid-60s—classic November on the river. Sunrise was right at 6:37 AM, and sunset’s coming quick at 5:04 PM. With mostly clear skies and only a gentle northwest breeze, today’s conditions could not be much better for casting a line.

If you’re wondering about the tide, remember: the Colorado River here doesn’t have ocean tides, so our fish react a whole lot more to water temperatures and river flows. With water temps hovering in the low 50s, trout are cruising mid-current seams and the bass are pushing shallower as the sun warms the banks during midday according to the latest regional weather updates and angler chatter.

Reports this week from up and down the river—think stretches between Parshall, State Bridge, and down around Dotsero—show solid activity continuing into early November. Brown trout are the star right now with quite a few 16 to 20-inchers being caught near rocky riffles and the edges of deeper pools. Rainbows are still mixing it up too, particularly on the tailouts. Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s local updates say there’s a consistent afternoon window where fish are sipping midges and small mayflies.

Local anglers have had luck using small streamers in olive or black early, especially swung through shadowy undercut banks. Once the sun’s high, switch to nymphs—think size 20-22 black zebra midges, pheasant tails, or egg patterns. If you’re after browns staging before winter, a gold or copper spoon or a weighted woolly bugger can turn the bigger fish, particularly around woody structure. Ask the locals at Heenan’s in State Bridge and they’ll tell you to tie on a crawfish pattern or toss a jerkbait along riprap when the water’s clearer.

Smallmouth bass catches are slowing down with the cooler temps, but if you’re after them, midday’s best. Toss a green pumpkin tube jig around the sun-warmed rocks and you’ll pull a few—though regulations do require a watchful eye. Recent surveys out of Utah and western Colorado warn about illegal bass introductions—so check regs and respect those endangered species efforts like the razorback sucker and humpback chub, protected as part of the Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program.

For live bait, worms and nightcrawlers on the bottom near the confluences are a classic option, especially for young anglers. If you prefer hardware, in-line spinners and small jerkbaits are reliable, especially in the early morning calm or at dusk.

If panfish and cats are your game, hit backwater eddies at dusk—channel catfish are still poking around, and chicken liver or cut bait does the trick. Bluegill are pretty sleepy but can be found suspended over deeper brush with a little patience and a bit of worm.

Now, on to hot spots:
- Around the confluence at Kremmling, the river’s bends and gravel bars have produced some hefty browns and rainbow limits this week—locals say split shot nymph rigs are the ticket before 10 AM.
- Downstream below Glenwood Springs, look for trout lurking where the Roaring Fork dumps in, especially late afternoon.
- If you’ve got the time, take a hike to Copeland Lake near Rocky Mountain National Park; anglers there are pulling in rainbows and browns using leech patterns and small spoons.

Don’t forget, the flow can change quickly—check river forecasts before you go, and if you’re wading, tread carefully.

That’s it for today—tight lines, Colorado! Thanks for tuning in to your Colorado River fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a cast or a bite. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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