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Runoff conditions are widespread, however you can definitly get yourself into the fish.  Enjoy the following inside look at current fishing conditions from Almont Anglers, our FishingTravelNetwork.com partner:

CHECK CURRENT FLOWS

EAST RIVER

Water temp: Mid 40's, off color visibility 4-6 inches.

Conditions: Run off is here for now, and it could be a scary thought since snow pack is at 50%. If we are lucky this is just an early surge and things will start to level off soon. If it does, look for things to turn on again. Best times to try fishing are in the afternoon and into the evening when the flows are dropping and clearing, this is also when the caddis are getting active. Ponds have been producing some good still-water midge action.

Hatches: Midges, B.W.O.'S, Caddis and an occasional Stone fly. I have even seen a few hoppers around also.

Flies: Streamers (Heavily weighted) in black, olive, purple, black/'white (skunk) size 4-10 are fishing very good. Stone fly nymphs like 20 inchers and 1/2 backs sizes 6-12, Gabriels Trumpet, Olive Skip Nymphs olive hares ears, zug bugs sizes 14-16, olive caddis pupa green & chartreuse sizes 14-18 working well, also egg patterns and worms.

GUNNISON RIVER
(Almont-Blue Mesa)

Water temp: 40's

Conditions: Recent increase in flows from the East and turbidity have made the Gunnison off color and supporting 8" of visibility. It is fishable I just wouldn't expect great results. Try more aggressive fishing with streamers and or stone flies. Really look for the calmer water that can be in the willows at these flows. Also try later in the afternoon when the flows drop a little and the visibility improves.

Hatches: Midges, B.W.O.'S, Caddis and an occasional Stone fly. I have even seen a few hoppers around also.

Flies: Streamers(Heavily weighted) in black, olive, purple, black/'white Stone fly nymphs like 20 inchers and 1/2 backs sizes 6-12, Gabriels Trumpet, Olive Skip Nymphs olive hares ears, zug bugs sizes 14-16, olive caddis pupa green & chartreuse sizes 14-18 working well, also egg patterns and worms.


TAYLOR RIVER

Water temp: Low-mid 40's

Conditions: Getting the bulk of the pressure right now with the East and the Gunnison high and off-color. Still cold in the mourning and things don't heat up till noon-ish. Good Hatches with productive dry/dropper fishing use your dry for an indicator till the top water action turns on then go to two dries.
Hatches: Midges, B.W.O.'S, Caddis and an occasional Stone fly. I have even seen a few hoppers around also.

Flies: Dry;Trudes, Para Adams, Elk Hair, Stimis, Wulf's, Adam's(all 12-20)and hoppers(10-12). Nymphs; PT's, Princes, Copper John's, Hares Ear, Zebra's and Disco midges(12-22). Streamers; Black, Olive, Brown, Yellow and multicolored buggers(weighted 8-12),
 
TAYLOR RIVER
(Catch & Release Area)

The "Hog Trough" catch & release only some of the states largest Brown's & Rainbows to 20 pounds! Often difficult fishing.

Water temp: 40-44

Conditions: low and clear. Most of the pressure is on the weekends with the weekdays seeing the fewest # of fishermen. Be careful around the reeds as fish are still on the spawn in this area.
Hatches: Mysis Shrimp14-22(year round)), Midges 18-22, and B.W.O.'s.