Colorado River Fishing Report: Streamer Bite, Hatches, and Top Spots

# Colorado River Fishing Report - November 30, 2025

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Sunday morning fishing report for the Colorado River here in Colorado. Let's dive right into what's happening on the water today.

**Current Conditions**

We're looking at some excellent fishing conditions this morning. The Colorado River below Glenwood Springs is running at a solid 1200 CFS with crystal clear water. The overall fishing rating is an 8 out of 10, which means we've got prime conditions out there. Water temperatures are in that sweet spot for late November—cool enough to keep fish active but stable enough for consistent feeding patterns.

**What's Biting**

The streamer bite has been absolutely hot in the fall season, especially from Glenwood Springs down to Rifle. This is prime streamer territory right now, and you'll want to have a solid streamer setup ready to go. For smaller presentations, you've got solid hatches of Blue Winged Olives and midges coming off the water. Sculpins and eggs are also key food sources the fish are keying on this time of year.

**What to Throw**

For streamer fishing, get yourself some Woolly Buggers in black, green, brown, and natural colors—sizes 12 down to 8. If you want something more refined, try Baby Gongas in brown and grey. The fish are definitely responding to bigger flies right now as we move deeper into fall. If you're going the nymph route, Perdigons work great as lead flies, followed up with something tiny and shiny like Rainbow Warriors or Zebra Midges.

**Hot Spots to Check Out**

The stretch from Glenwood Springs to Rifle is your money zone right now for streamer work. This is a premier fall fishery, and the clear water means you can sight-fish if you're patient. If you want a more technical challenge, head down to Cheesman Canyon near Colorado Springs—about 55 minutes away. It's a catch-and-release only zone with incredible pocket water and deep runs that hold large rainbows. The 1.5-mile hike is worth every step.

**Final Thoughts**

Get out there and make the most of these conditions. The water's clear, the fish are active, and the fishing rating is outstanding. Whether you're throwing streamers on the lower Colorado or working technical nymphs in Cheesman Canyon, you've got solid opportunities today.

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