Central Colorado

Arkansas River

Marginal239 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Arkansas River — Salida

Marginal
239CFS
Discharge
3.57ft
Gauge Height
—
Water Temp
Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

Live Conditions

Arkansas River — Cañon City

CFS Only
304CFS
Discharge
—ft
Gauge Height
55.4°F
Water Temp
Updated 171090 hrs agoCondition thresholds not yet defined for this gaugeView on USGS ↗

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Arkansas River · April · Spring

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⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving

BWOs strong (size 18-20). Caddis beginning. Watch CFS closely — runoff can spike suddenly in April. Good fishing if you catch it right.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

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About Arkansas River

World-class Gold Medal water through Salida and the Royal Gorge. One of Colorado's most popular guided river destinations.

CaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged Olive