Pitkin County, Colorado

Frying Pan River

Unfishable44.5 CFSIntermediate

Live Conditions

Frying Pan River — Near Ruedi (Tailwater)

Unfishable
44.5CFS
Discharge
0.97ft
Gauge Height
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Water Temp
Updated 42 min agoView on USGS ↗

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Frying Pan River · April · Spring

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JanDec

BWOs active (size 18-20). Caddis beginning in lower canyon (size 14-16). Consistent tailwater flows make April one of the best months before Front Range crowds arrive.

Blue-Winged OliveCaddis

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About Frying Pan River

World-famous tailwater below Ruedi Reservoir near Basalt. Produces trophy-sized rainbows year-round. Extremely technical — small flies, light tippet, selective fish.

MidgeBlue-Winged OlivePale Morning DunCaddis