Colorado Fishing Reports ยท Gunnison Basin
The lower Taylor runs about 20 miles through a scenic canyon from the dam to Almont, with plenty of national forest water and roadside pullouts.
Looking for the latest Taylor River Almont 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 Taylor River โ Almont.
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Almont fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge at Almont shows about 125 cfs and dropping after heavy rain in late October. Insect activity is slowing in the upper canyon.
Run a dry-dropper or straight nymph rig: a jig nymph like a Perdigon or Frenchie in 16 to 20 with a trailing RS2 or Zebra Midge. In the pools between Granite campground and mile 12, heavy beaded nymphs and small streamers are working.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Almont, bring: Perdigon #16-18, Frenchie #16-18, RS2 Emerger #18-20, Zebra Midge #18-20, Chubby Chernobyl #12, Woolly Bugger #8, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Almont river details
| Access | County Road 742 follows the river, with national forest pullouts and campgrounds. Some private stretches near Almont. |
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| Elevation | About 8,000 to 9,300 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 213 miles, roughly 4 hours 42 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Spring, summer and fall |
| Fish | Brown and rainbow trout |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Many national forest campgrounds in Taylor Canyon (some close for winter) |
| Kids | Yes at the campgrounds and slower pools. |
| Good to know | Watch for private water signs near Almont. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold. Fish the lower canyon on warm days.
Spring
BWOs before runoff.
Summer
Caddis, PMDs and hoppers.
Fall
BWOs, browns and streamers.
How to get there
Take US-50 to Gunnison, Highway 135 north to Almont, then County Road 742 up Taylor Canyon.