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Colorado River Fishing Report - Trout, Bass and More Biting in Tailwaters and Reservoirs
Published 3 months ago
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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Colorado River fishin' report for this crisp winter mornin', December 22, 2025. No tides to worry about up here in the Rockies, but them steady flows from the tailwaters are keepin' things prime despite the chilly temps hoverin' around freezin' in the mornin', warmin' to low 30s by afternoon. Sunrise hit at 7:15 AM, sunset's callin' it at 4:45 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em before dark.
Fish activity's solid on the river and nearby spots like the Dream Stream and Blue River tailwaters. Recent reports from the Colorado River Fishin' Report podcast on Spreaker note steady bites on trout, bass, crappie, and cats last week, with anglers pullin' limits of rainbow trout usin' nymph midges and streamers for them trophy browns. Golden Fly Shop echoes that, sayin' winter warmth in the tailwaters has trout thrivin', and they're lovin' zebra midges, perdigons with slotted tungsten beads, and emerald caddis pupas. Further south, Adobe Creek Reservoir—our Blue Lake gem—is stocked heavy with rainbows, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish, with limits comin' easy on jigs and spinners.
Best lures right now? Go with Joe's Flies Trout Special Super Striker spinner—that 1/4 oz brass with the mirror-polished Colorado blade flashes like crazy for trout on slow retrieves. For bait, worms or chicken gizzards rigged on a jig are killin' it across species. Strike King Bait Selector backs small swimbaits and nymphs for winter conditions.
Hit these hot spots: the Dream Stream tailwater for big browns on streamers, or Blue Lake near the southern stretches for mixed bags—camp, hike, and boat while you're at it.
Thanks for tunin' in, y'all—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Fish activity's solid on the river and nearby spots like the Dream Stream and Blue River tailwaters. Recent reports from the Colorado River Fishin' Report podcast on Spreaker note steady bites on trout, bass, crappie, and cats last week, with anglers pullin' limits of rainbow trout usin' nymph midges and streamers for them trophy browns. Golden Fly Shop echoes that, sayin' winter warmth in the tailwaters has trout thrivin', and they're lovin' zebra midges, perdigons with slotted tungsten beads, and emerald caddis pupas. Further south, Adobe Creek Reservoir—our Blue Lake gem—is stocked heavy with rainbows, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish, with limits comin' easy on jigs and spinners.
Best lures right now? Go with Joe's Flies Trout Special Super Striker spinner—that 1/4 oz brass with the mirror-polished Colorado blade flashes like crazy for trout on slow retrieves. For bait, worms or chicken gizzards rigged on a jig are killin' it across species. Strike King Bait Selector backs small swimbaits and nymphs for winter conditions.
Hit these hot spots: the Dream Stream tailwater for big browns on streamers, or Blue Lake near the southern stretches for mixed bags—camp, hike, and boat while you're at it.
Thanks for tunin' in, y'all—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI