Where to Go Arkansas River – Pueblo

Open 9 am to 6 pm Daily

Report Date: 10/17/2026

Current Conditions:

Flows coming out of the reservoir remain low and clear through the concrete and urban corridor. Trout are actively holding in deep ledge drop-offs, structured riprap banks, and the soft tailouts below the hatchery outflow. Fish are well-distributed across the main channel, with brown trout beginning to stage over shallow gravel zones as pre-spawn behavior ramps up.

Guide Report:

Juan Ramirez - 9/27/2026

Tricos still out. Not a ton of eating going on some days. Flows have been a little bit better recently.

Hans Mylant - 9-26-2026

Excellent fishing! Tricos

Weather:

Short Term -

Clear skies and crisp morning air give way to warm high-plains afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 60s and low 70s. Consistent afternoon breezes sweep down the open valley, creating a light chop on the surface that helps mask terminal tackle and leader shadows.

Long Term -

Regulated dam releases will keep baseline flows stable and predictable as autumn progresses. Consistent subsurface water temperatures will protect the fishery against sudden ambient temperature drops, preserving steady feeding windows through the coming weeks.

Hatches:

Fall Blue-Winged Olives emerge selectively during overcast stretches, while dense concentrations of tiny midges hatch consistently through the morning hours. Terrestrial activity has largely tapered off, though occasional beetles or ants still drop from overhanging brush along the urban banks.

Tactics:

The clear, low-volume flows demand ultra-stealthy approaches and long leaders tapered down to 5X or 6X fluorocarbon tippet to prevent spooking fish in glassy glides. Focus on dead-drifting deep nymph rigs through major ledge drops, or look for surface activity in the slow inside seams where a delicate dry-dropper rig excels.

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Photo by Ted Demetriou