Colorado River Report

Colorado River Report 4-23-23

Posted on April 23 2023

Colorado River Report 4-23-23 FLOW: 2320 cfs WATER CLARITY: Varies with the weather, increasingly muddier with the warm up OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Blue...

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Colorado River Report 4-9-23

Posted on April 09 2023

Colorado River Report 4-9-23 FLOW: 3170 cfs WATER CLARITY: Varies with the weather, increasingly muddier with the warm up OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Blue...

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Colorado River Report 3-21-23

Posted on March 21 2023

Colorado River Report 3-21-23 FLOW: 1220 cfs WATER CLARITY: Varies with the weather OVERALL RATING: 8 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Blue Winged Olives 18-22, Midges 16-24,...

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Colorado River Report 3-6-23

Posted on March 06 2023

Colorado River Report 3-6-23 FLOW: 1220 cfs WATER CLARITY: Varies with the weather, oftentimes off-color OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 16-24, Sculpins THE...

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Colorado River Report 2-21-23

Posted on February 21 2023

Colorado River Report 2-21-23 FLOW: 1220 cfs WATER CLARITY: Varies with the weather, oftentimes off-color OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges...

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Colorado River Report 2-18-23

Posted on February 18 2023

Colorado River Report 2-18-23 FLOW: 1660 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 18-24,...

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Colorado River Report 2-7-23

Posted on February 07 2023

Colorado River Report 2-7-23 FLOW: 1660 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges...

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Colorado River Report 1-23-23

Posted on January 23 2023

Colorado River Report 1-23-23 FLOW: 1660 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 18-24,...

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Colorado River Report 1-1-23

Posted on January 01 2023

Colorado River Report 1-1-23 FLOW: 1660 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 18-24,...

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Colorado River Report 12-27-22

Posted on December 27 2022

Colorado River Report 12-27-22 FLOW: 1660 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 18-24,...

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Colorado River Report 12-21-22

Posted on December 21 2022

Colorado River Report 12-21-22 FLOW: 1660 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 18-24,...

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Colorado River Report 11-16-22

Posted on November 16 2022

Colorado River Report 11-16-22 FLOW: 1660 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges...

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Colorado River Report 11-8-22

Posted on November 08 2022

Colorado River Report 11-8-22 FLOW: 1660 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges 18-24,...

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Colorado River Report 11-1-22

Posted on November 01 2022

Colorado River Report 11-1-22 FLOW: 1460 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges...

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Colorado River Report 10-18-22

Posted on October 13 2022

Colorado River Report 10-18-22 October 13, 2022 FLOW: 1820 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD...

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Colorado River Report 10-2-22

Posted on October 02 2022

Colorado River Report October 2, 2022 FLOW: 2040 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD SOURCES...

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Colorado River Report 9-21-22

Posted on September 21 2022

Colorado River Report September 21, 2022 FLOW: 2040 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD...

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Colorado River Report 9-13-22

Posted on September 13 2022

Colorado River Report September 13, 2022 FLOW: 2190 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown FOOD...

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Colorado River Report 9-4-22

Posted on September 04 2022

Colorado River Report September 4, 2022 FLOW: 2190 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green, 1 out of 10 when it's brown...

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Colorado River Report 8-28-22

Posted on August 28 2022

Colorado River Report 8-28-22 FLOW: 2190 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Caddis 10-18, Yellow Sallies 16, Golden Stones 4-12,...

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Colorado River Report 8-17-22

Posted on August 17 2022

Colorado River Report 8-27-22 FLOW: 2190 cfs WATER CLARITY: Off-color more often than not OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10 when it's green FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Caddis 10-18, Yellow Sallies 16, Golden Stones...

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Colorado River Report 8-1-22

Posted on August 01 2022

Colorado River Report 8-1-22 24 Hour Closure on the Colorado! Head to higher elevations where the water is colder.

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Colorado River Report 7-20-22

Posted on July 20 2022

Colorado River Report 7-20-22 24 Hour Closure on the Colorado! Head to higher elevations where the water is colder.

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Colorado River Report 7-18-22

Posted on July 18 2022

Colorado River Report July 18, 2022 FLOW: 2510 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Low and warm, we anticipate a 24 hour closure any day now. OVERALL RATING: 0 out of 10...

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Colorado River Report 7-4-22

Posted on July 04 2022

Colorado River Report July 4, 2022 FLOW: 3360 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Runoff is over, but most days the "big river" has been off-color with low visibility. OVERALL RATING: 7...

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Colorado River Report 6-24-22

Posted on June 24 2022

Colorado River Report June 24, 2022 FLOW: 4360 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: We have seen the peak of runoff and the river is dropping quickly. OVERALL RATING: 7 out of...

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Colorado River Report 6-1922

Posted on June 19 2022

Colorado River Report June 19, 2022 FLOW: 6880 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: We have seen the peak of runoff, but big flows will persist for a bit longer. Cooler nights make...

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Colorado River Report 6-7-22

Posted on June 07 2022

June 7, 2022 FLOW: 7670 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Green is good, brown isn't. Keep an eye out for spikes as we get spring rains and warming temperatures. OVERALL RATING: 1...

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Colorado River report 5-31-22

Posted on May 31 2022

May 31, 2022 FLOW: 5750 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Green is good, brown isn't. Keep an eye out for spikes as we get spring rains and warming temperatures OVERALL RATING: 1...

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Colorado River Report 5-23-22

Posted on May 23 2022

May 2, 2022 CLOSURES IN EFFECT AT GRIZZLY, NO NAME, AND CANYON CREEKS ON THE COLORADO RIVER. PLEASE RESPECT SPAWNING TROUT. FLOW: 5290 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Green...

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Colorado River Report 5-2-22

Posted on May 02 2022

May 2, 2022 CLOSURES IN EFFECT AT GRIZZLY, NO NAME, AND CANYON CREEKS ON THE COLORADO RIVER. PLEASE RESPECT SPAWNING TROUT. FLOW: 2960 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Green...

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Colorado River Report 4-24-22

Posted on April 24 2022

April 24, 2022 CLOSURES IN EFFECT AT GRIZZLY, NO NAME, AND CANYON CREEKS ON THE COLORADO RIVER. PLEASE RESPECT SPAWNING TROUT. FLOW: 3310 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Green...

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Colorado River Report 4-13-22

Posted on April 13 2022

March 30, 2022 CLOSURES IN EFFECT AT GRIZZLY, NO NAME, AND CANYON CREEKS ON THE COLORADO RIVER. PLEASE RESPECT SPAWNING TROUT. FLOW: 2260 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Green is good,...

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Colorado River Report 3-30-22

Posted on March 30 2022

March 30, 2022 CLOSURES IN EFFECT AT GRIZZLY, NO NAME, AND CANYON CREEKS ON THE COLORADO RIVER. PLEASE RESPECT SPAWNING TROUT. FLOW: 1980 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Green is good,...

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Colorado River Report 3-23-22

Posted on March 23 2022

March 23, 2022 CLOSURES IN EFFECT AT GRIZZLY, NO NAME, AND CANYON CREEKS ON THE COLORADO RIVER. PLEASE RESPECT SPAWNING TROUT. FLOW: 1180 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Green is good,...

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Colorado River Report 3-18-22

Posted on March 18 2022

March 18, 2022 CLOSURES IN EFFECT AT GRIZZLEY, NO NAME, AND CANYON CREEKS ON THE COLORADO RIVER. PLEASE RESPECT SPAWNING TROUT. FLOW: 1180 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Most improved river...

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Colorado River Report 3-8-22

Posted on March 08 2022

March 8, 2022 FLOW: 1100 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Most improved river as of late, due to the lower elevation. Low and icy on the edges. Is beginning to look...

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Colorado River Report 2-26-22

Posted on February 26 2022

February 26, 2022 FLOW: 980 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Most improved river as of late, due to the lower elevation. Low and icy on the edges. Is beginning to look...

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Colorado River Report 2-16-22

Posted on February 16 2022

February 16, 2022 FLOW: 980 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Most improved river as of late, due to the lower elevation. Low and icy on the edges. Is beginning to look...

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Colorado River Report 2-2-22

Posted on February 02 2022

February 2, 2022 FLOW: 980 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Most improved river as of late, due to the lower elevation. Low and icy on the edges. Is beginning to look...

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Colorado River Report 1-29-22

Posted on January 29 2022

January 29, 2022 FLOW: 980 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Most improved river as of late, due to the lower elevation. Low and icy on the edges. Is beginning to look...

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Colorado River Report 1-19-22

Posted on January 19 2022

January 19, 2022 FLOW: 980 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Most improved river as of late, due to the lower elevation. Low and icy on the edges. Is beginning to look...

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Colorado River Report January 12, 2022

Posted on January 12 2022

January 12, 2022 FLOW: 980 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Low and icy on the edges OVERALL RATING: 2 out 10 FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges THE LOW DOWN: Insect hatches have dropped off with...

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Colorado River Report 1-8-22

Posted on January 08 2022

January 8, 2022 FLOW: 1300 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Low and icy on the edges OVERALL RATING: 2 out 10 FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges THE LOW DOWN: Insect hatches have dropped off with...

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Colorado River Report 1-1-2022

Posted on January 01 2022

January 1, 2022 FLOW: 1300 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Low and icy on the edges OVERALL RATING: 2 out 10 FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges THE LOW DOWN: Insect hatches have dropped off with...

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Colorado River Report 12-21-21

Posted on December 22 2021

December 21, 2021 FLOW: 1130 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Low and icy on the edges OVERALL RATING: 2 out 10 FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges THE LOW DOWN: Insect hatches have dropped off with...

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Colorado River Report December 17, 2021

Posted on December 17 2021

December 17, 2021 FLOW: 1130 CFS in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Low, off-color OVERALL RATING: 2 out 10 FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: BWOs, Midges THE LOW DOWN: The closures on the Colorado have been lifted, but...

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Colorado River Report 12-8-21

Posted on December 08 2021

December 8, 2021 FLOW: 1200 cfs in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Low, off-color OVERALL RATING: 2 out 10 FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: BWOs, Midges THE LOW DOWN: The closures on the Colorado have been lifted, but there...

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Colorado River Report 12-5-21

Posted on December 05 2021

December 5, 2021 FLOW: 1200 cfs in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Low, off-color OVERALL RATING: 2 out 10 FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: BWOs, Midges THE LOW DOWN: The closures on the Colorado have been lifted, but there...

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Colorado River Report November 30, 2021

Posted on November 30 2021

November 30, 2021 FLOW: 1200 cfs in Glenwood Springs WATER CONDITIONS: Low, off-color OVERALL RATING: 2 out 10 FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: BWOs, Midges THE LOW DOWN: The closures on the Colorado have been lifted, but there...

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