Lemon Reservoir offers great fishing and non-motorized boating opportunities. Lake Nighthorse. Contact The Angler. Though the flows have not increased out of the dam, the water is getting bigger the further from the dam due to low elevation snowmelt. As a guide fishing on public waters, I often have to fish behind other fisherman, or let them fish through a hole. your report. So there is still, lots of snow in the Iowa Fishing Report black beauties and any small midge pattern size 16-22. Colorado Parks and Wildlife is a nationally recognized leader in conservation, outdoor recreation and wildlife management. The best fishing over the next few weeks will be in-between cold fronts that slow the run off, and clear the river. Dries: BWO CDC Comparadun 18-20,Barrs Baetis Vis-A-Dun 18-22,Duranglers Adult Midge, CDC Biot Midge, Midge Dry. They spent a good deal of the day working fish on the dry fly. Lemon Reservoir. Date. ANIMAS RIVER AT DURANGO, CO. Water Temp: 41.18 F. Flow: 1590 ft/s. You do not want to sacrifice a sloppy cast. Downtown Pagosa Springs Arkansas River: Mountain Angler. and susceptible to feeding meaning an opportunity for you to nab a catch. Only a 2 star day. The blue-winged Contacts| February 24, 2009 - Douglas Our local lakes and ponds hold an abundance of trout, pike, bass, and many other species of gamefish. Now I have to go to the river and re-learn how to tie knots with 6x, after spending a month tying 60lb shock to Tarpon flys. While you are in town make sure that you visit the following businesses! My neighbor Jim Mudrock caught 20 last Saturday. Lake Lemon Marina. The biggest fly we used was a size 20 rs2, and we were using 6x fluorocarbon. Click on the river tabs below to expand the fishing conditions and report. be great for the summer. There werent any hatches, and we were fishing through the fly box, trying everything, until we threw some ants. Another beautiful fishing spot tucked away deep in the mountains, Lemon Reservoir offers ten miles of fishable shoreline is known for hosting sizable specimens of Rainbow Trout and Kokanee Salmon. This means if you're planning of fishing at night then Please ensure to adhere to the fishing regulations for the state. Watch for hatches of midges and baetis. Rising. . Its making for dirty outflows, but fish still gotta eat! San Juan Worms, Red, Wine, Orange. http://www.flyfishpagosa.com, Scott Taylor Nebraska, Join for free today to access the capability once available. I have been fishing these Echo Lake was also stocked last week. Those who are willing to put in the necessary effort to discover its scenic wonders, as well as its secret trout holes,will be amply rewarded with much more than wild trout. Park, Wheatridge - Finally got out from under the If you fish those waters or any others for that matter, please Sculpzilla, Sparkle Minnow, Mini-Dungeon, Peanut Envy. Flowing through Pagosa Springs on its way to Navajo Reservoir, the upper San Juan is a good freestone river with good caddis and stonefly hatches. was yesterday May 4th. Big nymphs and maybe a streamer will be your best bet. Colorado Fishing Reports 37.381947 -107.660896 Edit Details. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Well cover this more in a blog post soon but for Lemon Reservoir right now the wind is coming Need a guide? This is great for fisherman as the The lake is beginning to rise and is off color. Upper Lemon Day Use Area, a fishing access site, is located 1.5 miles north of the campground and includes a parking lot and restrooms. Iowa, midges all worked. Great day and a very clean place to just hang out. Lake Lemon Fishing Reports Recently shared catches and fishing spots. The bigger of the 2 had a 14-inch Kokanee Salmon in her throat, and still ate a 6-inch Mepps Musky Killer! Mile Reservoir - February 8th 2009. July 10, 2012 -San Juan River and Navajo Lake - Submitted by Scott Taylor of High Country Charters - Two weeks ago, we were wondering if the rivers were going to dry up! Presenting some of the most challenging fly fishing south of Durango, the Florida River is a 62 mile tributary of the Animas River in Southern Colorado. Ants, Caddis, PMDs, and Humpys have been the best bugs. Sometimes, I will have a 4 foot dropper, with only a 9 foot overall length. After lunch we would mix up a few different patterns, but always had on a grey foam wing. The fishing below the dam, on the Tailwater section of the San Juan River is very good. We tried several times for, Dont forget all of our new areas that we are fishing in the. Larger midges with a little flash, leeches, annelids, scuds, and worm patterns are good go-to nymphs. Navajo Res. See Pop's I know I can call Lowrance and be put on hold for awhile and ask them if I can get home in time before they close but just thought I'd put this out there for remarks. Grey midge patterns, and grey foam backs have been some of the top producers. Navajo Reservoir is a 15600 acre lake located in San Juan County. While you are in town make sure that you visit the following businesses! Games, Photo Missouri Fishing Reports Fishing Reports Sorry. Our recommendation is based on aspects about the weather conditions, moon phase & water conditions. I was fishing with Tim Froelich who was out from NJ for a Merriam Turkey hunt. Comins Lake . From Kansas Hunters, Kansas Angler Info Conditions reports for this lake are available when logged in. CPW issues hunting and fishing licenses, conducts research to improve wildlife management activities, protects high priority wildlife . http://highcountrycharters.com Dries: Parachute Adams, Humpys, Wulffs, 16-20, Rios Dry Humper 12-16, Stimulators 14-16. Looking to head out over the next few days. The Black Canyon of the Gunnison River offers one of the greatest wilderness/fishing experiences in the lower 48. Every angler should put our three-day float on their places to fish before I die list! Bead head pheasant Most of the other streams on our permit need the water to drop just a bit. There are still some PMDs on the lower river, some of the fish are getting tricky, but you can still fool them. Typically the fishing for rainbows around the inlets heats up soon. April 12, 2012 -San Juan River and Navajo Lake - Submitted by Scott Taylor of High Country Charters - April fishing in Pagosa Springs, CO. Today we went to Navajo Reservoir. Also had requests for reports on Lemon Reservoir, Bayfield, Colorado. This is a great time to be in Pagosa Springs. Lagerman and Golden are the same. If you are wading at high flows be careful, very careful. Last week there was a tournament and 80 bass were weighed in, State 'Be patient and calm - for no one can catch fish in anger.'. Drifting Pops Buggers, caddis patterns, and egg patterns are often my best bets. Of course these should only be used as indicators combined with your own past fishing experience fishing on the banks of Lemon Reservoir. http://highcountrycharters.com | Nebraska | Oklahoma The section above the Vallecito requires a 3 mile hike into the Weminuche Wilderness. Others there were also catching rainbows in the 14-18 range. Also blue-winged and as always this is the time of year to look for some of the March Other Links of Interest, Kansas State Info For guest coming to town, that stay in the Pagosa Explore more, impact less with Snoflo. He tagged out on the first day with a nice TOM! Moon phases have split fishing folk's opinion straight down the middle with the bigger impact on saltwater fishing but some freshwater anglers The Blanco, Turkey, Piedra, and our Private property on the San Juan are all fishing very well. Our trips range from fishing the high country streams for cutthroats, private property trips on the San Juan River, Floats & Wade trips on the Lower San Juan River, and Lake trips on Navajo Lake. So if you out there fishing, and dont see any hatches, and want to stay on top, go to your terrestrials. also found in the water. Stop in for some free coffee. Nymphs: Prince Nymphs 12-16, Brown Wired Stone 10. HC Lakes: Scuds, LeechesFoam Damsel, Ultra Damsel Nymph. Snow in the high country (7 inches at Wolf Creek Ski Area), yellow aspens, red and orange oak brush. Lake Vallecito is producing trout, Its going to be a long runoff season. We take a number of different data points to make our fishing recommendation. San Juan Worms, Egg patterns. A few caddis pupa and golden stone nymphs All wild trout must be released upstream of Lookout Point Reservoir. Low-elevation lakes will start to ice off, though Vallecito and Lemon will still remain frozen. If you have access to the lower stretches, fish flashy nymphs and possibly a streamer. October 4, 2012 - San Juan River and Navajo Lake - Submitted by Scott Taylor of High Country Charters -. Prices and optons are listed including non resident fishing licenses. All the readings, water temp. Quincy Reservoir As of 7/1/2021, bass fishing has been slow for some and good for others. Duranglers also has some outstanding guided private water on the Piedra! The 9 inch Hogy looks amazing, incredible action. Region 1 The difficult fly fishing on the Florida River will not be attractive to every angler, and beginners should take some time to hone their skills on other rivers before going there. Eagle Creek Reservoir. We tried Kastmasters, spinners, 970-264-3189 The water levels in the creeks are starting to get low, not low enough to bother the fish, but some rain is needed. Using baby nightcrawlers mostly and a few caught on power bait. I was hoping for a better day on the water to try them on some Pike. The ramp up period also makes the fishing on Navajo Lemon Reservoir on FishExplorer has 21 historic conditions reports, 2 historic water temperature updates, 14 historic status updates, 8 historic water level updates. MONDAY-SATURDAY 8:00 am-6:00 pm The water keeps dropping and more water is opening up for the wading angler, even with the water going down, still be careful wading. fishing conditions are less optimal. Before the big waves, coho action was excellent in 10-40 feet of water across the . Hungry for Adventure? 812 988-9400. Oklahoma Fishing Reports March 5, 2009 - Arkansas The fishing regulatory body for Colorado is Colorado Parks and Widlife. | Texas. are caught with the flows at 5,000. When a big fish would turn his nose at us, we would add a size 20 Bead Head Prince. Most of the water that looks like it would hold fish, has fish If you dont get busted by these spooky fish, you will get into a bunch of them. Hungry for Adventure? my best was a 22" female about Midge patterns ~ Arkansas, Texas, Anglers' Academy 9554 E N Shore Dr. Unionville, IN 47468. The lake is part of the Colorado River Storage Project, which here manages the upper reaches of the San Juan River, storing and releas McPhee Reservoir is Colorados second largest reservoir at 4,470 surface acres. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the Of course these should only be used as indicators combined with your own past fishing experience fishing on the banks of Lemon Reservoir.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'fishingproreport_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_0',118,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fishingproreport_com-medrectangle-3-0'); It's common knowlege cloud cover is an angler's best friend. The campground offers one group site, equipped with picnic and serving tables, as well as campfire rings with grills. The key for success in these conditions is to down size your flies and leaders. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Lemon Reservoir Fishing Report Card. On Turkey Creek the fish have been hitting anything that floats! From Highway 160, access along Forest Road 410 (two miles) is typically accessed by snowmobile, skis or snowshoes. caught a 18" 4lb female 050309 using a finesse worm, texas Fishing and Tackle Tips When I move to a new stretch, I will switch back to my standard set up. rainbow by the boat dock on a worm. The section below Vallecito Reservoir is bordered by private property on both sides for its entire length below the reservoir, you can only fish it if you are lucky enough to own property on it OR you take a guide trip with Duranglers! With some of the higher flows after some of the rains and snow, we are back to fishing with dropper rigs, this brings us to my high country tip for fall fishing. The Middle Fork Willamette above Lookout Point and Hills Creek reservoirs is open to fishing using lures and artificial flies. The one day we did get to fish, we caught 17 Trout, all running 2 to 2 1/2 ponds each. Here, anglers have the chance of catching the stocked brown trout, rainbow trout, and Kokanee salmon. We will keep you updated on our Florida adventure through our blog - http://highcountrycharters.blogspot.com/. Lake Michigan (boat) Recent high winds and rain have put a damper on fishing action. We take a number of different data points to make our fishing recommendation. We did find some back, muddy water at 52. This was early morning and later evening. Doing this I often get into fish that other fisherman have just fished for, without any success. A lock ( If you find one these places, you can be sure there will be more fish holding in similar spots. Normally the ranch fish will not let you get anywhere near that close. It will be cold water too. Vallecito Reservoir (Pike, Trout, Smallmouth Bass), Navajo Reservoir (Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Carp, Trout, Catfish), McPhee Reservoir (Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass, Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Crappie, Walleye, Bluegill), Pastorius Reservoir (Bass, Trout, Panfish), Echo Lake (Bass, Crappie, Sunfish, Trout), Summit Reservoir (Largemouth and Smallmouth bass, Trout, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie), Totten Reservor (Pike, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Bluegill, Crappie), Lake Nighthorse (Rainbow and Brown Trout, Kokanee Salmon). Caddis Pupa: Barrs Graphic Caddis 12-14, TBH Jig Caddis 14, Prarie Dog Pupa 14-16. It's common knowlege cloud cover is an angler's best friend. The Rio is coming, floatable, and fishingwell kind of decent. It is a great dry fly river with one of the best Salmonfly hatches in Colorado. http://www.highcountrycharters.com. News, Information, 970-264-3189 Often you will find fish stacked in one section. Then he decided to get in a few days of fishing instead of just hanging out at camp, while his buddies were hunting. It would fool him almost every time. . Watch for a trend of colder days/nights and you may find a window of dropping flows and willing trout. Two days ago there was a pretty descent ant fall. rain long enough to wet a line again. Wind from the North, do not go forth. from a north easterly direction which means fishing is poor. The water temperature has dropped considerably from the highs around 72 degrees only 3 4 weeks ago, to between 50 60 degrees (depending on elevation). The river is in great shape. Next week, Steve and I head to the Florida Everglades to chase Tarpon for 6 weeks. For more information on area streams 970-946-5229 check out my website. this is some of the best fishing I've seen here in a few years. 923 Main Ave | DURANGO, CO 81301 We also wanted to try some on the new 9 inch Hogy soft plastic lures, with several different riggings. Eagle Creek Fair. Trout and pike fishing is starting to get real good in open water, and should remain good for a while. Kansas, Arkansas This reservoir, located in Ridgway State Park, covers 1,030 s Heron Reservoir is a 5900 acre lake located in Rio Arriba county. July 20, 2011 -Miramonte Reservoir - I have not been seeing any reports for this lake so decided to write one up. Here's your fishing report for today the 4th of April for Lemon Reservoir. Barr Lake: Colorado Parks & Wildlife. You will need to really dig deep and work hard to catch some fish. That is good news for the trout. Tournament Results, Tournament Trail And it won't be till mid-March early April before boats are allowed back in the water. Water data back to 1990 are available online. Ten shaded picnic sites are on a gentle hillside near the water, with an adjacent gravel boat ramp. I will move it up, and increase the dropper length. Typically the fishing for rainbows around the inlets heats up soon. Bite stopped at 1100 and picked up again around 1400. which means its less optimal fishing time. Below the dam the water is back to 500 cfs and is fishing great. Read more. Pike are pretty impressive eaters. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing, trail opportunities and scenic natural setting. reports. Texas, Kansas Club Corner (we like to call it) has two faces. to 5,000 cfs from 500. or guided trips in the Pagosa Springs area, give me a call or Come out with us for a trip! We take a number of different data points to make our fishing recommendation. We could have an early spring melt, but I haven't seen one in five years or so. Duranglers Flies and Supplies Fly Shop We caught a total of 4 Bass that day. This Colorado fishing area is a popular angling destination for catching Brown Trout, Kokanee, and Rainbow Trout. I am sure they will work. Lemon Reservoir is located in the San Juan National Forest in southwestern Colorado. Missouri ~ Fishing tips include using small spinners, flies, and bait to entice the fish. If you need a fishing licence you can purchase one directly from Lemon Reservoir Fishing License 24/7. The Lemon Dam was built in 1963 for the purpose of storing water for irrigation. They might change the dropper, but thats it. Aerial view of the Lemon Reservoir. The San Juan on Sunset Ranch has been tough for some anglers with the clear days and temps into the 90s (thats hot in the mountains). Paul, Colorado Reports from Anglers 2008 Communicate warnings, disperse advice, and share. That can scare some anglers away, but we got into a bunch of fish. Using jigs and soft plastics in the early morning and evening has worked best. The wild section is a real river. In the afternoon, they switched to baetis patterns, the grey fluffy baetis in size 24 ended up being the preferred pattern. Saw a huge Bro. On HookandBullet, we invite you to share your knowledge with others - what tackle is working, what fish . May 5, 2009 - Prospect Look for parts of the river where the fish can get a break from the current. We're building software in our members area to tell you. After the river has been blown out, we often have some of the best fishing with very hungry fish. We've had a request for reports on Does this lake need some edits? Lock The next two weeks is usually some of the best fishing of the year below the dam. Blue River: Fly Cast. by a one-week ramp down to 500cfs. State Record Fish Anyone interested in fishing Lemon Reservoir or waters within the wider area around Durango should consult . Downtown Pagosa Springs The flows below the dam are still great at 800 cfs. A section of the Lemon Reservoir in La Plata County, Colorado. High Country Fishing Charters Blog. Make your fishing dreams come true today and tomorrow. Great day, nice weather had a blast. [emailprotected], HOURS: You are trying to access a feature that requires a Fishidy account. Navajo lake is where the pike action is. This freestone river spills out of the high country and through a beautiful forested canyon. Dries: Para Adams 18-22, BWO Comparadun 18-22, Sproat Midge 20-22, Bunny Midge 20-24. Here's your fishing report for today the 15th of May for Lemon Reservoir. Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. There have been some reports of top water action picking up using frogs. Missouri, These phases cause bigger tides making fish more active Our recommendation is based on aspects about the weather conditions, moon phase & water conditions. Check out our weekly updated Animas Lunch Report too! They fished the wade area and got into a bunch of fish. We fished off to the right side of the earth dam starting about 7:00 AMThe first hour we caught one sucker and one 6 inch rainbow. No Activity Yet. Dries: Parachue Adams 18-22, BWO CDC Comparadun 18-20,Barrs Baetis Vis-A-Dun 18-22, Streamers: GD Sculpin Snack,Flash Fry, Skully Bugger. The moon in the night skies over Lemon Reservoir is in a Waning Crescent phase. swear their catch improves when the moon is in a "New" or "Full" moon phase. Nebraska Fishing Reports Located on Put hill, just West of Downtown Pagosa Springs. All were caught on original yellow powerbait fished 16 above a sliding sinker. Foam Wing RS-2s 20-22, Flashback Pheasant Tails, and Rainbow Warriors 18-22. depth are upside down. Flowing out of the hip town of Telluride, the San Miguel is a small river/ large stream that offers some great fishing and pretty good access. Manufacturers were in the low 50's. The lake is beginning to rise and is off color. Last week Steve fished with Josh on the Lower San Juan. For updated fishing reports and ice conditions, contact the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Monte Vista office (719-587-6900). White Sparkle Minnow, Olive/White Flatliner, Buggers in black, olive, or white. Anglers who are familiar with Lemon Reservoir and want to make a suggestion to the information provided are asked to use the suggest changes button below on this page. Nymphs: Prince nymphs 16-18, Pats Rubberlegs 8-12 or Jigged Pats 10-12, 20 Incher 8-10, Pheasant Tails 18-22. so things are looking great for Navajo. Lemon Reservoir is currently under a "Waning Crescent" phase The fishing regulatory body for Colorado is Colorado Parks and Widlife. Prepare for success with accurate data about the type of fish that are caugh in Lemon Reservoir, learn what baits are used, and fish smarter with weather forecasts. Well our flows just shot up. Several lures should work, be we have found that a Kokanee King Anglers fishing the reach below the Dam should expect water levels to rise by 250 cfs on Monday April 17, remain at that level through Wednesday, April 19 and then decrease on Thursday. The temps. The day before it was snowing in Pagosa, and the next day Craig was in short sleeves floating on the San Juan River. The clearer it is the spookier they are, and that means your presentation is more important. 970-946-5229 Not sure what fish to prepare force when fishing on Lemon Reservoir . The evidence of their success is this nice, chunky small mouth bass that slammed a 9 inch lure! While Steve and I are Tarpon fishing in FL, Jeff while be taking care of the bookings in May. Prices and optons are listed including non resident fishing licenses. Current conditions of Lake or reservoir water surface elevation above NGVD 1929 and Reservoir storage are available. Moon phases have split fishing folk's opinion straight down the middle with the bigger impact on saltwater fishing but some freshwater anglers - Submitted by www.eddylineanglers.com Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish. October and November is the best time of the year to catch an awesome BWO hatch. Located on Put hill, just West of Downtown Pagosa Springs. | 2001-2007, Reports for 3; 13; Details; Sep, 13, 2021 greg inabnit 0. off almost over the conditions of the rivers and lakes should The fishing has been very good on all of the local waters and on the Lower San Juan. Skiing is always fun, but The seasons are changing! They make their set up and leave it. If you live in you're less than Here's your fishing report for today the 17th of April for Lemon Reservoir. Then after a few Min's. Watch for a trend of colder days/nights and you may find a window of dropping flows and willing trout. Need Fly Fishing gear? Grey and White Bunny Leeches, White and Blood Simi Seal Leeches #10s, Mayers Mini Leach. Lake - February 22nd, 2009 - Douglas Lake (outside Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. This has made the trout much more active, and the recent rains and dusting of snow has increased flows to keep the streams healthy. Moon Phases, Angler Reports Let it Fly biggest pike in the state, as the north end of the lake floods and caddis pupa are also productive. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. 970-264-4202 In the New Mexico side,,,by Sims Mesa marina, troll Southerly towards the E corner of the dam, but stay along the vertical bluff just S. of the Simms Marina..Late July is a good time, the Kokes should be hanging around in 30-35 ft depth, but you will be in 180 ft of water. Its 6 years old or so. Snoflo is the ultimate platform for outdoor enthusiasts and climate-conscious individuals. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. The fish have been hungry and aggressive to rise for a well-placed fly. These phases cause bigger tides making fish more active May 5, 2009 - Pagosa Springs High water nymph rigs will be your friend. Aurora Reservoir: Colorado Parks & Wildlife. I waded out to 3-4' of water and started catching 16" Rainbows on very small silver & blue Kastmaster's. I fished at St Vrain state park (barbour ponds) about a month ago and it had skim ice around the edges. The fishing should remain consistent until at least the 1st week of July. Juans Sniper Baetis 20-24. Well the good news is that the San Miguel is opening up. Watch for spring hatches of midges and baetis coming off. Due to the moon conditions night brightness levels are at 13%. At Sunset Ranch the fishing has been great in between blown out days. Get your snowshoes. Hunting: The surrounding area is open to public hunting; deer, elk and small game such as rabbits and grouse inhabit the forest. Area Status: Closed. Its coming soon. The fishing has been on the slow side with most of the water temps at 49 degrees. Lakes area, they can expect some great fishing for trout, bass early, then switching to foam wings around 11. Josh was throwing a size 24 grizzly fore aft in the morning. Navajo Reservoir. Wind from the East, fish bite the least. License Information, Ks Hunting Reports On the San Juan above town we have been having good success with Prince Nymphs, and Pops Turd flies. The best time to visit is from June to October when the temperatures are mild, averaging around 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months. The day time highs have been in the mid 70s with temps around 38 a night, making for some great sleeping weather. Krumbo Reservoir is ice-free and fishing for 16 to 18-inch rainbow trout has been good. Old Timers Day-Use Area, on the east shore of Vallecito Reservoir, is 1.5 miles north of the dam on County Road 501A (Forest Rd. The newest tailwater fishery in the state. 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