Crystal River Report 4-28-20
Posted on 28 April 2020
CRYSTAL RIVER REPORT
April 28, 2020
FLOW: 122 CFS in Carbondale
WATER CONDITIONS: Clear
OVERALL RATING: 6 out of 10
FOOD SOURCES PRESENT: Caddis, Midges, Stonefly nymphs, BWOs
THE LOW DOWN: COVID-19 Update: The health and well-being of our guests and employees is of utmost importance. We will be closed beginning 3/15 until further notice. We will use that time to reassess future opening dates. Please keep an eye on our social accounts for updates.
Fishing is still allowed in Colorado, but here are some suggested guidelines:
- Anglers are encouraged not to travel far to fish, try to stay close to home.
- Travel by yourself or only those in your household
- Floating is discouraged right now in regards to Covid guidelines
- Maintain social distancing guidelines on the river
Things are looking up on the Crystal River, with the recent warm up we've seen ice go away and our favorite spots opening up again. Obviously the higher in elevation you explore, the more ice and snow you'll encounter, so pick your battles.
We're seeing caddis, BWOs as well as midges hatching currently. Don't stress on fly selection on the Crystal, tie on your favorite nymphs and get them down in the zone.
HATCHES: BWOs 18-22, Caddis 14-18, Midges 18-26
APPROPRIATE PATTERNS:
NYMPHS: Copper John 18-20, Tung Pheasant Tail 18-20, Prince Nymph 16-18, Jerome Baetis 18-20, JuJu Baetis 18-22, Neon Nightmare 20-22, Bead Wing Midge 20-22, Medallion Midge 20-22, San Juan Worm 10, Cat Poop 8-12
DRIES: Pearl and Elk Caddis 16-18, Foam Body Caddis 14-18, Parachute Adams 16-20, Hackle Dun BWO 20-22, Hi Vis Griffiths Gnat 18, Skittering Zelon Midge 20, CDC Transitional Midge 22, HOH CDC Spent Midge 20-22, HOH CDC Midge Adult 24, Morgan's Para Midge 20-22
HINTS: Skip the average-looking water and focus on deep pits and runs
Flows: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/co/nwis/uv/?site_no=09081600&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060
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