What flies are hatching on the Dolores River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Dolores River include Midge, Caddis, Blue-Winged Olive. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Dolores River?

The Dolores River is running at 66.5 CFS at the Dolores, CO gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Dolores River fishable today?

Dolores River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 66.5 CFS at the Dolores, CO gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Dolores River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Dolores River — Dolores, CO

Unfishable

66.5CFS

Discharge

2.37ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 37 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↑ Rising

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

23.27 inHg · ↑ Rising

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

68°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph23.27 inHg Rising

Conditions improving

Today

🌦️

Drizzle

62° / 52°

Tomorrow

☁️

Overcast

73° / 48°

Wed

☁️

Overcast

75° / 55°

Thu

☁️

Overcast

79° / 55°

Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.

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

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 66.5 CFS · BWOs returning

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Dolores River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). PMDs tapering. Midges picking up. Fall fishing excellent — Dolores tailwater is significantly less crowded than northern Colorado rivers in September.

Blue-Winged OlivePMDMidge

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About Dolores River

Tailwater below McPhee Reservoir in Southwest Colorado. Year-round fishable flows, large rainbows and browns, and a fraction of the crowds of Northern Colorado tailwaters.

MidgeCaddisBlue-Winged OlivePale Morning Dun

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Dolores River with more confidence.