Report Summary for Mar 2026
This year: The Conejos River is experiencing low flows this month. The upper river, below Platoro, is running around 41 CFS, while the lower river near Magote is at 74 CFS. Due to these low flows, the water is warming significantly in the afternoons. Fishing has been good, but it's crucial to fish early in the morning and be off the water by noon to avoid stressing the fish in the warmer afternoon temperatures. Anglers should focus on stoneflies, mayflies, and caddis patterns. Effective flies include the Morrish Sparkle Donkey Jig, Hare's Ear, Chubby Chernobyl, and Simi Seal Leech.
Best time of day: Morning
Prior years: No prior years report for this period.
This report combines publicly available data when available with our own analysis to give a comprehensive view of the stream conditions.
Recommended patterns
Likely species
• With the flows this low the river is getting warm by the afternoon.
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