Arkansas Fly Fishing Report - Below Granite, Colorado - Sunday, Dec 15, 2019
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Fishing
ReportRating: FAIR -
Historic Hatch
ConditionsLate March -
Water
Flows163 cfs -
Weather
Current/Forecast19 F
Fishing Conditions: FAIR
Not Crowded
Fly Fishing Report Date:
Sunday, Dec 15, 2019Weather & Water Conditions
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| Temp: 32-35 | Temp: 32-35 |
| Sky: Clear | Flow: 300 |
| Wind: None | Clarity: Crystal Clear |
| Precip: None | Runoff: No |
Colorado Stream Update: Fishing the tailwater of the Arkansas near pueblo is good winter option - The upper water are fishing well on ice free days.
Current Conditions at Arkansas:
Fishing the tailwater of the Arkansas near pueblo is good winter option - The upper water is fishing well on ice free days. Target deep holding water through the warmest parts of the day. Fish are being found primarily on nymph-rigs. Hare's ears, PT's, and of course caddis offerings are all good thoughts. Trail a more selective pattern like a RS2 or a small baetis emerger. Midges are becoming a key part of the fishes diet so don't be afraid to fish the small stuff.
The fishing is fair. Clear skies and 32-35 degree weather. The water temperature was between 32-35 degrees and Crystal Clear.
Likely Catch
Species: Rainbow
Weight: 2 lbs 12 oz
Length: 16 inches
Girth: 8 inches
Rainbow Trout Female
Rainbow Trout Male
Current Insect Hatches at Arkansas
Insect Type: Midge
Insect: Black Midge
Color: Black
Size: 22
Time:
Recommended Flies for Arkansas
Fly: Prince Nymph
Color: Brown
Size: 18
Time:
Prince Nymph
Fly: Black Beauty
Color: Black
Size: 22
Time:
Black Beauty
Fly: Buckskin Caddis
Color: Cream
Size: 20
Time:
Buckskin Caddis
Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late March
Caddisflies |
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Insects: American Grannom
Color: Bright Green to Greenish Brown
Dates: Mar 1 – May 15
Emergence: Early Morning & Afternoon
Size: 10-14
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Little Tan Short Horn Sedge
Color: Dark Brown to Yellow
Dates: Mar 1 – Aug 30
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: NA
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Mayflies |
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Insects: Blue Winged Olive
Color: Light Olive Brown to Brown Olive
Dates: Mar 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: Clouds & warmest part of day
Size: 16-18
Spinner Fall: Evening
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Midges |
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Insects: Chocolate Brown Midge
Color: Brown to Chocolate
Dates: Feb 15 – Dec 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 20-22
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
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Insects: Micro Black Midge
Color: Blackish to Black
Dates: Mar 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: Morning
Size: 22-26
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
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Insects: Snow Midge
Color: Gray to Charcoal
Dates: Jan 1 – Dec 31
Emergence: Warmest part of day
Size: 24-28
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
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Stoneflies |
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Insects: Micro Black
Color: Dark Brown to Black
Dates: Jan 1 – May 15
Emergence: 38-44° Water Temps Heat of Day
Size: 18-22
Spinner Fall: NA
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Insects: Skwala Stone
Color: Dark Brown to Yellow Olive
Dates: Mar 1 – May 15
Emergence: 38-47° Water Temps, Late afternoon and evening. Riffles and bankwater near foliage.
Size: 6-12
Spinner Fall:
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Current Conditions
Currently: Light Snow
Temperature: 19 F
Temp Max: 32 F
Temp Min: 7 F
Humidity: 28%
Wind: 57 W mph
Pressure: 1013
Monday 5:00PM — 14 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 12 and 14 ℉.
Wind: 32 WNW mph; Humidity: 63%;
Monday 8:00PM — 5 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 3 and 5 ℉.
Wind: 17 WNW mph; Humidity: 78%;
Monday 11:00PM — -1 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -2 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 14 WNW mph; Humidity: 86%;
Tuesday 2:00AM — -2 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between -3 and -2 ℉.
Wind: 14 WNW mph; Humidity: 84%;
Tuesday 5:00AM — -4 ℉ Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between -4 and -4 ℉.
Wind: 16 WNW mph; Humidity: 83%;
Tuesday 8:00AM — 1 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 1 and 1 ℉.
Wind: 13 WNW mph; Humidity: 79%;
Tuesday 11:00AM — 10 ℉ Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 10 and 10 ℉.
Wind: 32 NNW mph; Humidity: 56%;
Tuesday 2:00PM — 12 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 12 and 12 ℉.
Wind: 29 N mph; Humidity: 55%;
Tuesday 5:00PM — 10 ℉ Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 10 and 10 ℉.
Wind: 15 NNW mph; Humidity: 65%;
Tuesday 8:00PM — -1 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -1 and -1 ℉.
Wind: 14 NW mph; Humidity: 81%;
Tuesday 11:00PM — -5 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -5 and -5 ℉.
Wind: 15 WNW mph; Humidity: 82%;
Wednesday 2:00AM — -6 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -6 and -6 ℉.
Wind: 16 WNW mph; Humidity: 79%;
Wednesday 5:00AM — -6 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -6 and -6 ℉.
Wind: 15 WNW mph; Humidity: 76%;
Wednesday 8:00AM — 4 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 4 and 4 ℉.
Wind: 12 WNW mph; Humidity: 63%;
Wednesday 11:00AM — 23 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 23 and 23 ℉.
Wind: 10 SW mph; Humidity: 49%;
Wednesday 2:00PM — 30 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 30 and 30 ℉.
Wind: 15 W mph; Humidity: 53%;
Wednesday 5:00PM — 25 ℉ Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between 25 and 25 ℉.
Wind: 15 W mph; Humidity: 60%;
Wednesday 8:00PM — 11 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 11 and 11 ℉.
Wind: 17 WNW mph; Humidity: 82%;
Wednesday 11:00PM — 10 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 10 and 10 ℉.
Wind: 16 WNW mph; Humidity: 84%;
Thursday 2:00AM — 9 ℉ Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 9 and 9 ℉.
Wind: 16 W mph; Humidity: 83%;
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