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Pitkin / Gunnison County, Colorado

Crystal River

Fishable156 CFSBeginner

Live Conditions

Crystal River โ€” Near Redstone

Fishable
156CFS
Discharge
1.19ft
Gauge Height
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Water Temp
Updated 23 min agoView on USGS โ†—

Local Weather

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Wind 4 mph

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Overcast

68ยฐโ€‰/โ€‰39ยฐ

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72ยฐโ€‰/โ€‰51ยฐ

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66ยฐโ€‰/โ€‰40ยฐ

Cold front incoming โ€” go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

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What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Crystal River.

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What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Crystal River conditions.

๐Ÿ“ท Live Camera

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๐Ÿชฐ Hatch Calendar

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โš  Runoff season โ€” check live gauge before driving

BWOs active (size 18-20). Caddis beginning. Crystal River is more sensitive to runoff than larger rivers โ€” watch CFS carefully. Upper sections near Marble blow out faster than lower.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

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About Crystal River

Small, clear, and scenic through Crystal Valley below Marble. Wild rainbow and brown trout in a canyon few anglers bother with. Bring stealth โ€” the fish spook easily in clear water.

CaddisYellow Sally StoneflyBlue-Winged OliveTerrestrials