Colorado Fishing Reports ยท Colorado Basin
At Dotsero the Eagle River joins the Colorado, and the seam where they meet is a classic spot to find feeding fish.
Looking for the latest Colorado River Dotsero river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Colorado River โ Dotsero.
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Dotsero fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is clearing and in the low to mid 50s downstream. BWOs, stoneflies and streamers are the story.
Fish a stonefly nymph such as a 20 Incher with a Barr's Emerger behind it, or swing a dark bugger. The best window is 10 am to 4 pm.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Dotsero, bring: 20 Incher #10-12, Barr', s Emerger #18-20, Pat', s Rubber Legs #10-12, Woolly Bugger #8-10, Parachute Adams #18-20, Zebra Midge #18-22, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Dotsero river details
| Access | Roadside off I-70 and Colorado River Road at the Eagle confluence, plus floats. |
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| Elevation | About 6,150 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 153 miles, roughly 3 hours 4 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Spring and fall |
| Fish | Brown and rainbow trout, plus whitefish |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Camping | BLM Dotsero Landing and Cottonwood |
| Kids | Somewhat. Watch for highway noise and swift water. |
| Good to know | Fish the seam where the Eagle comes in. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Often ice-free, with midges.
Spring
Stoneflies.
Summer
Caddis and PMDs.
Fall
BWOs and streamers.
How to get there
Take I-70 exit 133 at Dotsero.