January 1, 2016

Arkansas River tailwater fishing report

Flow: 88

Water Temp: 34-36

The colors of winter,

Most Coloradoans look to fall for the season of colors. Here on the Ark tailwater we look to January. As the season for Pueblo’s local guides ramps up we’re seeing the coloring of the rainbow population enhance to the beauty that makes our river such an exceptional fishery. Cream midges during sunny periods and  rs2s and black midges under clouds preformed well. Two bit hookers, HL veil eggs and olive BH hare’s ears worked all day. Some mentioned to me today that a red san jaun worked, I replied “Yep, and Bruce Jenner’s cat goes bark bark bark, grrrrr”.

The river is gin clear and sight/nymph fishing is at a peak. It’s a great time to have a guide on the high bank earning their pay. Sight fishing is great but that also means most trout will spook before you see them. Having a seasoned guide keeping you out of trout’s sight will make for a productive day. The weekend weather looks good and we have a few slots left.

Happy New Year,

Tight lines,

Ben