Colorado · Unknown Co.

Colorado River

 · 71 mi · Class II(III)

Optimal: 1050–3100 CFS · USGS #09070500

⚠56°F — Cold water — dress for immersion, not air temperature

1,100CFS

2.48 ft gauge height

Optimal

→Stable

Avg flow: 2,051 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #09070500

Bureau of Land Managemant

About

Five distinct sections define 71 miles of Class II(III) water at 2,051 CFS average flow, with optimal conditions between 1,050 and 3,100 CFS. State Bridge to Dotsero, Glenwood Springs to De Beque, Byers Canyon, Gore Canyon, and Pumphouse each offer different character within the overall classification. The Class II(III) notation means features can push harder at higher flows within the optimal range. Bureau of Land Management oversees sections of the corridor. USGS gauge 09070500 tracks conditions — the wide optimal window accommodates spring snowmelt surges and late-season lows that would shut down tighter rivers.

Solunar Fishing Activity

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Waxing Crescent

15% illumination

Poor

★ Moon overhead
10:41 AM

Moonrise
3:15 PM

Moonset
6:08 AM

★ Moon underfoot
10:41 PM

Next full moon: May 3111 days

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