Arkansas River Tailwater below Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo Tailwater)

General Overview

*ATTENTION: We've moved to early Spring Hours at the flyshop. 8AM-5PM Mon-Sat, 8AM-12Noon Sun. Fishing on the tailwater has been great, but the crowds are still there! We've got some tremendous weather this week...should be great for for Early Spring fishing!

The early Spring on the Tailwater is truly one of the most consistent fishing seasons on this section, and quite frankly one of the best venues in the state in the Spring. 

Fishing has been very very good on the "Tail" over the last month and it will remain consistent as the as we progress through the Spring. Midge and Trico lifecycle activity will be key alond with a spattering of early Spring BWO's. Our guides have done well on a variety of core attractor nymphs along with your core midge and trico patterns. This section can be quite busy, but will be a great option for you regardless of weather.  

Stream Conditions

Flowrate: 83 cfs (plus ~25 cfs out of the Hatchery)

Clarity: Clear

Suggested Methods

Technical nymphing will be your staple whether you indicator or euro nymph. Again, your focal points should be in the midge and trico lifecycles. Keep some small dry flies on hand for any surface feeding.