Crystal River Report 3-31-21
Posted on 31 March 2021
March 31, 2021
FLOW: 55 CFS in Carbondale, 40 CFS in Redstone and above
WATER CONDITIONS: Low, clear, and still a bit icy above Redstone
OVERALL RATING: 5 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Midges
THE LOW DOWN: Flows are low and clear and ice is starting to dissipate, but it still looks good around Carbondale up to around Redstone. The upper river is still iced up a bit, plus the areas that stay in the shade.
Most of you know this is the river to find some solitude, many visitors are focused on the world-renowned Fryingpan, Roaring Fork and Colorado Rivers.
No need to overthink this river, find some of the pools and runs and show them your favorite smaller attractor flies.
HATCHES: Midges 18-26
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Copper John 18-20, Tung Pheasant Tail 16-20, Prince Nymph 16-18, Jerome Baetis 18-20, JuJu Baetis 18-22, Neon Nightmare 20-22, Sparkle Pupa 14-18, San Juan Worm 10
DRIES: Griffith's Gnat 20-22, Parachute Adams 16-20, Stimulator 18, TC Sparkledun BWO 18-22
HINTS: Don't ignore the shallow riffles, they are often loaded with sculpins and insects.
Flows: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/uv/?site_no=09081600&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060
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