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Colorado River Winter Report: Rainbows, Cats & Bass Feeding Patterns [9.5 Hours of Daylight, Lures & Hot Spots]

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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 a crisp winter morning on December 26th, 2025, around 8:30 AM—sunrise hit about 7:20 AM, sunset's comin' at 4:50 PM, givin' us a short 9.5-hour window. No tides up here in the mountains, but river flows are steady from recent snowmelt, keepin' things movin' nice.

Weather's cold, highs in the low 40s, lows dippin' to 20s overnight per Snoflo reports, with light winds and partly cloudy skies—bundle up, but that chill's got fish bitin' slow and deliberate. Water temps hoverin' low 40s, perfect for winter patterns.

Fish activity's pickin' up post-Christmas; locals report solid catches of rainbow trout, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. Recent forum chatter on Westernbass.com mentions stripers and big bass in similar western waters, with some 16-pounders from Central Cal, but here on the Colorado, Snoflo says rainbows and cats are key—dozens hooked daily near rocky shores. Bass are schooled in 10-foot flats, feedin' afternoons.

Best lures? Spinnerbaits for bass, Pistol Pete Hi-Country flies (size 2) for trout and steelies—those Colorado originals are killin' it. Chartreuse or pink vibes for low-vis water, per river flow tips. Live bait shines: worms, powerbait for cats and trout; cut fish for stripers.

Hit these hot spots: Glenwood Canyon bends for deep pools with trout stackin' up, and Rifle Gap area for bass huggin' rocky edges—less pressure, big rewards.

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