Fishing Report For the Arkansas Tailwater

 

Arkansas Tailwater Pueblo Fishing Report

 

 

Preseason Fly Fishing Sale

 

 

March 13th, 2024

 

Arkansas River Tailwater below Pueblo Reservoir (Pueblo Tailwater)

 

General Overview

 
Though much of the Rainbow population is pre-spawn or actively spawning, the Tailwater has fished well this week. Flows have bumped into the 200cfs range which certainly will only help things. In addition, we've seen some good Spring BWO hatches which definitely drives feeding activity and the full lifecycle of the BWO will be a major factor for the remainder of the Spring season. *Do be aware that Rainbows are beginning to get on Redds and there is active spawning taking place. Please leave actively spawing fish alone!
 Our guides will certainly be focused on a handful of bugs for the next several months...Midges, BWOs and Tricos. Be prepared with the lifecycle of the aforementioned bugs, as you will see selectively feeding fish on the surface and in the sub-surface film...in addition to your core nymphing. We aren't far from adding Spring Caddis and larger BWOs to the mix, so its not a bad idea to be ready with those bugs as well.

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Stream Conditions

Flowrate: 202 cfs (plus ~25 cfs out of the Hatchery)

Clarity: Clear

 

 

Suggested Methods

Its key to focus on smaller flies and light fluorocarbon now that we have lower flows. Best success will be had focusing on Trico, Midge, and BWO lifecycle activity. Nymphing will still be your staple throughout the day but be prepared with small hatch matching dries and emergers as even the bigger fish have been found focused on the surface and sub-surface film if enough bugs are present. Streamer fishing can be a good tactic...slow dead swings on your streamer presentation.

 

 

 

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