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Cimarron Canyon

Cimarron River

Unfishable3.97 CFSBeginner

Live Conditions

Cimarron River β€” At Cimarron

Unfishable
3.97CFS
Discharge
2.19ft
Gauge Height
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Water Temp
Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS β†—

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

22.22 inHg Β· β†’ High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

43Β°FClear sky
Wind 17 mph22.22 inHg  Low & stable

Tough conditions β€” fish deep

Today

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Overcast

64° / 46Β°

Tomorrow

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Drizzle

58° / 40Β°

0.01"

Wed

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Snow

54° / 29Β°

0.06"

Thu

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Overcast

62° / 31Β°

Snow in forecast β€” check road conditions before heading out.

Weather by Open-Meteo Β· No API key Β· Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Cimarron River.

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What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Cimarron River conditions.

πŸͺ° Hatch Calendar

Cimarron River Β· May Β· Late Spring

Full calendar β†’

Showing typical dates β€” water temperature data unavailable for live hatch predictions.

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JanDec

⚠ Runoff season β€” check live gauge before driving

RUNOFF SEASON β€” Sangre de Cristo snowmelt pushes flows high, but Cimarron Canyon's small drainage means runoff is brief. Caddis (size 14-16) when flows allow.

Caddis

River Map

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About Cimarron River

Small, accessible freestone river flowing through Cimarron Canyon State Park. Easy roadside access with classic pocket water β€” a great beginner river.

CaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged OliveHopper