Arkansas River Tailwater below Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo Tailwater)

General Overview

This wild stretch of warm weather continues as we move into 2026. Daytime highs are expected to be in the 50's and 60's for the next 10 days. Get out and welcome the New Year on the water!

The Winter Season 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 during the winter. Remember that we guide that tailwater regularly in the Winter and operate the oldest guide service on this section...if you're ready to take your skillset to the next level in the winter, give us a shout!

Fishing has been very steady the last several weeks on the "Tail," and it will remain consistent as the weather cools down. Midge and Trico lifecycle activity will be key alond with a spattering of winter 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: 84 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.