Grand County, Colorado
Williams Fork River
Live Conditions
Williams Fork River — Near Parshall (unverified)
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
22.29 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☀️Clear sky
62° / 24°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
61° / 26°
Mon
🌧️Rain
60° / 36°
0.11"
Tue
☁️Overcast
62° / 37°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
Time of Day
Using: 186 CFS · BWOs strong
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Williams Fork River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Williams Fork River · October · Fall
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BWOs strong (size 18-20). Midges dominant. Streamer fishing for pre-spawn browns. Williams Fork in October with peak fall colors and zero crowds. Underrated doesn't begin to cover it.
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About Williams Fork River
Underrated tailwater below Williams Fork Reservoir near Parshall. Consistent year-round flows, cold water, quality fish — and almost nobody knows about it. Overlooked by anglers driving past to more famous destinations. Verify current CPW access maps before heading out; access is tighter than most Colorado tailwaters.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Williams Fork River with more confidence.
How Barometric Pressure Affects Fishing (And How to Use It)
That gorgeous bluebird day after a cold front? Worst fishing of the year. Here's the data behind why pressure changes matter more than the weather…
How to Read a USGS Stream Gauge
CFS, gauge height, and why the number on your phone screen determines whether your day is going to be great or a waste of a drive.
How to Pick the Right Fly
Match the hatch is real — but it's not magic. Here's a practical system for choosing between nymphs, dries, and streamers that actually works on…