Arkansas River Pueblo Tailwater

Arkansas River Pueblo Tailwater

CO

Tailwater

About Arkansas River Pueblo Tailwater

The Arkansas River Pueblo Tailwater Section is a medium-sized tailwater fishery near Pueblo, Colorado, offering excellent opportunities for anglers. This section is known for its consistent stocking of rainbow trout, providing good action with fish in the 8-14 inch range, alongside chances for larger specimens, and is also home to cutbow and brown trout. Anglers will find strong midge and Blue Wing Olive hatches occurring throughout the year, which can lead to exciting dry fly opportunities, especially during colder months due to the warmer water temperatures. While it fishes well as a nymph fishery, the dry fly action during these hatches is a significant draw. Access is generally easy with many miles of fishable river to explore, making it a popular destination for both nymphing and dry fly techniques.

Access

Easy Access

Seasons

WinterYear Round

Water

Large River

Fish Species

Rainbow Trout

Cutthroat

Brown Trout

Fishing Styles

Dry FlyNymphing

undefined USGS Water Conditions

Water conditions for the last 7 days. You can gain insights to fishing activity based on these conditions, like water temperature and flow.

Methods

Wade Friendly

Float Friendly

Quick Actions

Location

Trip Planning

Best fishing typically occurs during winter and year round. Check water conditions before heading out.

For more insight on the conditions, including hatches and water temperatures, check out the Hatch Forecast.