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Colorado River Winter Trout Fishing Update - Clear Flows, Cold Temps, Solid Bite!
Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things rod and reel on the Colorado River here in Colorado. It's Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, and we're kickin' off winter right with clear, low flows makin' for some prime trout action. River Whisper via Rise Beyond Fly Fishing reports the Colorado near Cameo at 1470 cfs, low and gin-clear, perfect for sight-fishin' those browns and rainbows holdin' in deeper pools.
No tides up here in the Rockies, but weather's chillin'—expect highs in the low 40s, partly cloudy with light winds from the northwest, per local forecasts. Sunrise at 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 4:45 PM, so hit the water early before the bite slows. Fish activity's solid despite the cold; recent reports from Bear Creek near Morrison (tributary vibes) show trout risin' on nymphs, and Snoflo logs steady catches of rainbow trout, browns, plus some pike and smallmouth bass lower down. Anglers pulled limits yesterday—dozens of 14-18 inch 'bows on flies, a few fat browns to 20 inches.
Best lures? Go subtle: small pheasant tail nymphs or midges size 18-22 for trout, per Rise Beyond guides. Spinnerbaits in white/chartreuse with Colorado blades work magic on bass in eddies, inspired by delta tactics but scaled down. Live bait? Nightcrawlers or worms for panfish and cats, though Black Canyon rules say lures only in the park—no bait there.
Hot spots: Try the stretch below Fruita at Colorado River State Park—easy access, good riffles holdin' trout. Or hit near Palisade with 1520 cfs flows; target seams and undercut banks for aggressive browns.
Bundle up, check regs, and watch for snakes on warmer banks—plenty slitherin' along the shores.
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