Trip brief · Rio Grande (Colorado)
How to go fish the Rio Grande (Colorado)
The months we list for the Rio Grande (Colorado) are June, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.
August
No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.
Flies to tie — August
Trico#20-24
Caddis#14-16
Hemingway Caddis
Access
River Hill Campground
37.670, -106.930parking
Masonic Park
37.650, -106.870parking
Coller State Wildlife Area
37.690, -106.750parking
South Fork Town Access
37.670, -106.640parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
From lower boundary of River Hill Campground downstream to the west fence of Masonic Park: artificial flies and lures only; rainbow trout must be returned to water immediately; bag and possession limit for brown trout is 2 fish, minimum 12 inches. Standard Colorado regulations apply outside this section. Valid Colorado fishing license required.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Rio Grande (Colorado) page →