Taylor River (below Taylor Park Reservoir)
river in Colorado
This premier tailwater fishery is renowned for its trophy trout and challenging technical fishing, attracting serious anglers to its scenic high-mountain canyon.
River flow last 30 days
Current flow is a healthy 97
- 01Current flow is a healthy 97.7 cfs under clear skies, ideal for fall fishing.
- 02Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) are actively hatching, requiring emerger and adult patterns.
- 03Midges remain a consistent, year-round food source, with trout keying in on all life stages.
- 04Abundant Mysis shrimp from Taylor Park Reservoir are a key food source for large trout.
- 05The October Caddis hatch offers opportunities for aggressive dry fly takes.
Past reports week by week
5 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
Fall BWO hatches are common, especially on overcast days. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonBaby Brown Trout
Larger brown trout become more aggressive in fall, making this streamer particularly effective for enticing predatory strikes by imitating smaller baitfish.
Blood Dot Egg
Fall is prime egg season for trout below spawning areas, making egg patterns highly effective for opportunistic feeders.
Buy at AmazonMeat Whistle
A highly effective baitfish streamer for fall and winter, ideal for targeting aggressive big browns in deeper water.
Buy at AmazonMysis Shrimp
Mysis shrimp are a crucial and consistent food source in this tailwater, especially for large trout, and are best fished dead drift near the bottom.
Buy at AmazonTravis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger
BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches. This high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from trout feeding in the film.
TH Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters year-round, and this weighted pattern gets into the strike zone to imitate midge pupa.
October Caddis
The October Caddis is the largest caddis hatch of the year in many western rivers, providing an opportunity for aggressive dry fly takes in the fall.
Jujubaetis
Blue-Winged Olive nymphs are active in fall. This pattern is one of the best Baetis nymphs available for selective trout.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Almont Section
Downstream from the 'Catch & Release' section near Almont, offering diverse freestone-like fishing.
Taylor River Catch & Release
The dedicated 'Catch & Release' section directly below Taylor Park Dam, known for giant, wary trout.
Fly shops within 40 miles
The Guided Trip
UpRiver Fly Fishing
ArkAnglers
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Colorado season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Taylor River (below Taylor Park Reservoir).
What flies work best on Taylor River (below Taylor Park Reservoir)?
Our top scored fly patterns for Taylor River (below Taylor Park Reservoir) right now are Mysis Shrimp (95% confidence), Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (90% confidence), Zebra Midge (90% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Taylor River (below Taylor Park Reservoir)?
Taylor River (below Taylor Park Reservoir) holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Taylor River (below Taylor Park Reservoir)?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Taylor River (below Taylor Park Reservoir) are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Taylor River (below Taylor Park Reservoir) fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Taylor River (below Taylor Park Reservoir) each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.