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From State Bridge to Catamount the Colorado River is a big, quiet float stretch with BLM wade access along Colorado River Road.
Looking for the latest State Bridge to Catamount 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 State Bridge to Catamount.
Current flows
Wind forecast
State Bridge to Catamount fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows are low, about 230 cfs, which makes floating slow. BWOs show on cloudy days.
Deep nymph rigs with Pat's Rubber Legs and an RS2, plus streamers worked through the slower pools, are the best bets from late morning through the afternoon.
Load your fly box
Before you head to State Bridge to Catamount, bring: Pat', s Rubber Legs #10-12, RS2 Emerger #18-20, Thin Mint #6-8, Zebra Midge #18-22, Parachute Adams #18-20, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
State Bridge to Catamount river details
| Access | Mostly a float, with roadside wade access at BLM sites along Colorado River Road. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,700 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 159 miles, roughly 3 hours 51 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 camping at Two Bridges, Pinball Point and Catamount |
| Kids | Yes at the BLM beaches. |
| Good to know | The slow pools hold fish in cold weather. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Midges and quiet water.
Spring
Big stoneflies before runoff.
Summer
Hoppers and busy rafting.
Fall
Streamers and BWOs.
How to get there
Follow Colorado River Road north from Dotsero or south from State Bridge.