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Thanksgiving Fishing Report: Catfish & Trout Hot on the Colorado River
Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Colorado River fishing report for Thursday, November 27th. Great day to get out on the water if you've got some time off for the holiday.
Water temperatures are hovering right around the low 70s as we head into late fall, and the fishing has been absolutely stellar out here. The catfish bite is absolutely hot right now, especially in the lower stretches from Ruby Canyon down to the Fruita area. If you're targeting cats, you're gonna want to bring some fresh shad and get down to the bottom. These fish are aggressive and hungry heading into winter.
But here's the thing—it's not just catfish stealing the show. The trout are lively too, and we're seeing some really nice mixed bags coming in. For the trout, you'll want to focus on smaller presentations. Midge patterns are working great this time of year as we transition into winter. If you're throwing artificials, don't overlook small jerkbaits and finesse approaches. The water clarity is good, so precision casting matters.
I'd recommend hitting the lower river in the morning hours, and if you're feeling adventurous, stay through the afternoon. The fishing can turn on anytime right now. Ruby Canyon and the Fruita stretch are your hot spots—solid structure and deep holding areas where both the cats and trout are congregating.
Here's the bite breakdown: catfish are crushing it on live shad and fresh bait, but don't sleep on the trout. They're responding to smaller presentations, so bring your light tackle and some minnow imitations along with those midge patterns.
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