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Rating - Poor   

Wednesday, Aug 19 2026
Flows currently at 59cfs very low flows at the moment. River is on a voluntary closure from 12pm- 12am everyday. Midges, Tricos, Caddis will be the most prevalent flies at the moment. Cloudy days will bring good mayfly hatches.

Wednesday, Aug 19 2026



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GPS: 38.26615533860465, -104.71202185

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Arkansas River-Tailwater Weather

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Colorado State Highway 96 & Juniper Road

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Arkansas River-Tailwater

RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!


Rating - Poor

Flows currently at 59cfs very low flows at the moment. River is on a voluntary closure from 12pm- 12am everyday. Midges, Tricos, Caddis will be the most prevalent flies at the moment. Cloudy days will bring good mayfly hatches.


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