SAN MIGUEL RIVER NEAR PLACERVILLE, CO

• Flow: 157 ft³/s
• Water Level: 4.38 ft

USGS

Falling

Flows are a good wadable level, get after it!  This is a beautiful river in the Colorado high country and offers some fantastic summer fishing.

Dry/droppers are your go-to friend.  Watch for hatches of PMDs and Caddis.  The occasional terrestrial/chubby rig could never hurt either.

Nymphs: Prince nymphs 12-18, Pat’s Rubberlegs 4-8 or Jigged Pats 10-12, 20 Incher 8-10, Orange Crush 12-16, Rainbow Warrior 18-22.

Dries: Chubbies, Amy’s Ant, Parachute Adams, and Rocky Mountain Mints 14-18.