Month | Hatch | Time of Day | Recommended Fly Sizes | Popular Fly Patterns |
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January | Midges | Afternoon | 18-26 | Zebra Midges, Black Beauties |
February | Midges | Afternoon | 18-26 | Top Secret Midge, Disco Midge |
Stoneflies | Midday | 4-8 | Pats Rubber Legs, Skwala Stone | |
March | Midges, Blue Winged Olives | Midday to afternoon | 18-24 and 20-22 | Flashback Pheasant Tail, RS2 |
April | Blue Winged Olives | Midday to afternoon | 20-22 | Flashback Pheasant Tail, RS2 |
Caddisflies | Morning and evening | 16-20 | X-Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis | |
May | Pale Morning Duns | Midday | 16-18 | Barr’s Emerger, Comparadun |
Caddisflies | Morning and evening | 14-18 | Peacock Caddis, X-Caddis | |
June | Green Drakes | Midday | 10-12 | Paradrake, Pheasant Tail Nymph |
July | Caddisflies | Morning and evening | 14-18 | Peacock Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis |
Yellow Sallies | Midday | 14-16 | Golden Stone, Yellow Sally | |
August | Tricos | Midday | 20-24 | Trico Spinner, Trico Parachute |
September | Midges | Afternoon | 18-26 | Zebra Midges, Black Beauties |
October | Blue Winged Olives | Morning and afternoon | 20-22 | Flashback Pheasant Tail, RS2 |
November | Midges | Afternoon | 18-26 | Zebra Midges, Black Beauties |
Blue Winged Olives | Morning | 20-22 | Flashback Pheasant Tail, RS2 | |
December | Midges | Afternoon | 18-26 | Zebra Midges, Black Beauties |
The Colorado River, below Granby, offers outstanding spots for fly fishing teeming with aquatic wildlife.
Besides these, some off-radar yet excellent spots include:
Remember each of these spots requires following the specific fishing rules as each has individual conservation measures in place.
The Colorado River Below Granby has a rich history that brings a sense of adventure and allure. This river isn’t just a water body; it’s a centuries-old testament to the thriving ecosystems and human civilizations that depended on it. Starting its journey in the Rocky Mountains, it meanders through a kaleidoscope of topographies, giving life to the arid western states.
Historically, this river has been central to the lives of various American Indian tribes. In more recent history, the river was developed for extensive agricultural and urban use. Key infrastructures, like the impressive Granby Dam, were established for water distribution and hydroelectric power.
Watching the river flow, we are reminded of its contributions to:
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