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Colorado River Fishin' Report - Dec 15, 2025: Steady Flows, Chilly Temps, and Prime Time for Trout, Bass, Crappie, and Cats
Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the Colorado River right here in western Colorado. It's December 15, 2025, and we're lookin' at a good mornin' for bitin' fish accordin' to the Farmers' Almanac fishin' calendar—prime time before the afternoon slows down.
No tides on this river, but flows are steady and fishable: Colorado River near Cameo at 1470 cfs, below Grand Valley Diversion near Palisade at 1520 cfs, and pushin' 2700 cfs near the Utah line per Snoflo reports. Water's chilly around 33-35°F like nearby spots, perfect for holdin' fish deep.
Weather's cooperative—mostly sunny with highs near 52°F and light winds 5 mph west, straight from Beaver Creek's forecast. Sunrise kicked off around 7:15 AM, sunset 'bout 4:45 PM, givin' ya a solid 9+ hours of daylight. No major hazards per NWS Grand Junction outlooks.
Fish activity's pickin' up in the cold; anglers hittin' Connected Lakes off the river nabbin' largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Recent catches include shore-bound trout up to 6.6 lbs on nightcrawlers from 11 Mile reports nearby—big rewards for patient folks. Bass lovin' topwater baits, while nightcrawlers rule for panfish and cats.
Best lures? Heavy spoons like the vintage Allcock Colorado for pike or bass in current seams. For trout, small midges 22-26 or blue-winged olive nymphs per Taylor Creek Fly Shops on nearby waters. Live bait shines: nightcrawlers hands down, or sculpins/mysis imitations.
Hot spots: Hit the stretches near Cameo for steady flows and structure—drop lines deep. Or Connected Lakes State Wildlife Area for easy access to bass and crappie, with trails if ya need a break.
Bundle up, test that ice if ya venture shallow, and stay safe out there.
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