Colorado Fishing Reports ยท Colorado Basin
The lower Eagle around Gypsum is the warmest water on the river and the best bet in the cold months, with mostly rainbows and some very large browns.
Looking for the latest Eagle River Gypsum 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 Eagle River โ Gypsum.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Gypsum fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows were about 85 cfs and clear at the end of October, with water in the 50s.
Midges and tiny BWOs come off in the morning, and fish eat drowned duns in the back eddies in the afternoon. Fish an RS2, Pat's Rubber Legs and a small midge.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Gypsum, bring: RS2 Emerger #20-24, Pat', s Rubber Legs #10-14, Zebra Midge #18-24, Parachute Adams #18-22, 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.
Gypsum river details
| Access | Roadside and walk-in at Horn Ranch, Gypsum Ponds and BLM pieces. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,300 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 146 miles, roughly 2 hours 55 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Fall and spring |
| Fish | Rainbow and brown trout |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 5X to 6X tippet |
| Camping | BLM Gypsum Campground |
| Kids | Yes at Gypsum Ponds and the campground. |
| Good to know | The lowest, warmest Eagle water and the best November bet. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Fishes on mild days.
Spring
A big caddis hatch.
Summer
Hot afternoons, so go early.
Fall
BWOs and big browns.
How to get there
Take I-70 exit 140 at Gypsum to the BLM and Gypsum Ponds access.