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Dynamic Colorado Fishing Report Highlights Weather Risks, Trout Tips for White River
Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you on this Sunday, October 12th, 2025. Let me tell you, conditions out here in Colorado are pretty dynamic right now, so pay attention.
First off, we've got some serious weather moving through the region. The Weather Prediction Center issued alerts early this morning for northwestern Arizona and southern Utah along the Colorado River corridor, with thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns. Storm systems are moving fast with strong winds approaching 50 knots, so if you're planning to fish the lower Colorado River areas near the Arizona-Nevada border, exercise extreme caution and monitor conditions closely.
Up in southwest Colorado, the San Juan River hit minor flooding stage yesterday afternoon, jumping from 6.3 feet in the morning to over 9 feet by midday with flows exceeding 3,000 cubic feet per second. There's also been levee breaches and flooding near Vallecito Creek in La Plata County that forced evacuations. These high water conditions mean fishing in that region is dangerous right now.
Now, let's talk about where the fishing's been good. Up on the White River near Cotter, Arkansas - I know it's not Colorado proper, but it's worth mentioning for comparison - they've been seeing excellent rainbow trout action with consistent catches. The Cotter Trout Dock reports that orange eggs, particularly Berkley or XFactor brand, paired with shrimp have been producing well. Live red wiggler worms are also effective.
For lures, the Rapala Countdown CD7 in rainbow trout or silver/black patterns have been working magic. Thompson Colorado quarter-ounce spoons in nickel/gold combinations are catching fish consistently. If you want to mix it up, try a silver inline spinner with a number 2 hook, tip it with UV eggs and shrimp.
Early morning and early evening remain your prime feeding windows. The browns are getting into spawning patterns, so they require more patience. Softshell crawdads work well when you can find them.
For you fly fishermen, keep ruby midges and copper Johns tied on. Egg patterns in peach or soft yellow on number 12 or 14 hooks have been productive.
Given today's weather situation, I'd recommend waiting until conditions stabilize before hitting the water. When things clear up, focus on areas with consistent water flows and protected banks.
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