Dolores River Below McPhee Fishing Report

Dolores River- Below McPhee - Dolores, CO

by Duranglers Crew
3-25-2026
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DOLORES RIVER NEAR SLICK ROCK, CO

Fishing Conditions

Temperature: 44.6 ° F
Streamflow: 37.0 ft³/s
Gage height: 3.88 ft

Rising/Falling

Steady

Fishing Conditions

The flows have been bumped up a little bit below the dam. Dark or flashy streamers in the off-color water. When it clears, think small mayfly and midge nymphs, emergers, and even dries. The gate is still closed, so you will need to hike 3 miles to the dam.

Patterns/Bug

Dries: Parachute Adams 18-24, Griffith Gnat 18-22, Extended Body BWO 18-20, Sparkle Dun 18-20, Bunny Midge #22-24, Sproat Midge #22-24

Nymphs: Brown or Olive Micro May #16-20, Killer Mayfly #18-22, RS2 #18-24, Juan’s Slim Shady #18-20, Pheasant Tails 16-24, Flash Midge Pupa #18-24, Scissorbill Special #22-24

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