Telluride Fishing Report

The main drainages of both the San Miguel and Dolores rivers are fairly blown out in the mid to lower stretches; however, clear water and great fishing can be found in the upper stretches.  The South Fork of the San Miguel is fishing very well with a number of good afternoon Caddis and PMD hatches occurring.  Most tributaries in both valleys are at a really nice level with cool temps and willing wild fish.  Lakes  (Navajo, Alta, Trout) are also fishing well but arrive early and get down before the thunderstorms roll in.

The lower Gunnison, unfortunately, is probably out of play until we see some increased flows from the canyon or substantial rainwater from the North Fork.  If you go down there, get off of the water by noon; afternoon temperatures have been reaching the low 70s.

Miramonte Reservoir was the star of early summer, but warm surface temperatures have driven the trout deep, per normal for late July and August.  Check back in mid-September!