Uncompahgre River - Through the town of Montrose

Town of Montrose Details Uncompahgre Main Map
Call (970) 249-0408 or stop by the shop at 317 E Main St. in downtown Montrose for gear, tips and/or advice.
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River Section Description

This is a great section of river to fish during the winter or summer months! There is a lot of public access with some stream improvements from Main Street up.

Suggested Patterns

Hare's Ear, Prince Nymph, Halfback, San Juan Worm, Small Buggers, Caddis drys, Small mayfly drys.

Helpful Hints / Local Tips

4wt or 5wt Rods are preferable. 3wts at lower water.

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Local Angler Reports

11/16/2009 at 9:47 AM

Good Good Good Good Good - Good

I fished the Uncompahgre River in town on 11/15. Some nice rainbows were taking egg patterns while the smaller ones were taking czech nymphs. -- Luciano Chiaramonte

Uncompahgre River Sections

Updated: Mar 19 at 10:59 AM
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Paco-chu-puk

Full Report / Section Map
- Good
Clarity: Clear
Hot Flies: Zebra Copper John, Caddis... More
Below Ridgway Reservior : 50 cfs
Report: Flows are low but fishing is good. Great access and pretty darn good fishi... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Al

Town of Montrose

- Good
Clarity: Clear
Hot Flies: Halfback, Olive Hares Ear, Prince Nymph.
At Colona : 85 cfs
Full Report: This is a great winter fishery, right in our backyard. Give us a call for the latest report!
-Report Courtesy of Al

Latest Fishing Gossip

Things beginning to happen.

Several reports of midge fishing at Pleasure Park, the Uncompahgre through town and at Paco. This spring-like weather is forecast to continue for the next 10 days, so get out there and see what is happening. Baetis can't be far off.

03/05/2010 : Recent Posts