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Gunnison County, Colorado

Taylor River

Fishable110 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Taylor River โ€” Almont

Fishable
110CFS
Discharge
1.44ft
Gauge Height
37.2ยฐF
Water Temp
Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS โ†—

Local Weather

52ยฐFClear sky
Wind 7 mph

Today

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Overcast

66ยฐโ€‰/โ€‰30ยฐ

Tomorrow

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Overcast

69ยฐโ€‰/โ€‰42ยฐ

Wed

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Overcast

65ยฐโ€‰/โ€‰35ยฐ

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 Taylor River.

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What should I pack?

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

๐Ÿ“ท Live Camera

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๐Ÿชฐ Hatch Calendar

Taylor River ยท April ยท Spring

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๐ŸŸข Active now at 37.2ยฐF water

Midge

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JanDec

BWOs picking up (size 18-20). Midges active. Tailwater stability makes April excellent while freestone rivers blow out. Scenic Almont Canyon filling out with green. Pre-season crowds are low.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

๐ŸŸข Active ยท ๐ŸŸก Approaching ยท โšช Seasonal only

River Map

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About Taylor River

World-class tailwater below Taylor Park Reservoir near Almont. Trophy rainbows and browns in a remote mountain canyon โ€” year-round fishing thanks to reservoir regulation.

MidgeBlue-Winged OlivePale Morning DunCaddis