Metrella recommended a "pontoon boat" over the basic float tube. I had to drive home and this makes for a bad experience. Flowing at 1,790 cfs at Steamboat Springs, 4,140 cfs near Hayden, 4,490 cfs near Craig and 5,750 cfs near Maybell. Website Design & Development by unleaded.digital, Weather @COLORADO BASIN - Updated January 18, 2023 - 4:09am by OpenWeather. Blue River is a great spot to go and fish, swim, or just look out at the water. See the Colorado Parks & Wildlife Blue River Basin Fishing Regulation Map below. Add notes to your pins like insect hatches, water clarity, water temperature and more. Remember that these rivers are different The access point in Milltown is downstream of the dam right behind Cave Country Canoes. Among the slopes and foothills of the Gore lies the Eagles Nest Wilderness, and to the east of the Blue you can see the Williams Fork Mountains framed against the sky on clear days in the Spring and Summer. There are water falls periodically throughout the span of River, so I would say NO simply due to the falls. to us by Clicking Anglers who are on the hunt for brook trout and the occasional brown should seek the northern waters of the Blue River closer to the Gore Range. Fishing for rainbows and brown trout is excellent using Mayflies, Blue Wing Olives, Prince Nymphs, Copper Johns and White Millers in the evenings. Visitors must check with the Oklahoma Wildlife Department for availability and criteria. Below Dillon Dam is a prized section of the Blue River that runs 19 miles until it meets the Green Mountain Reservoir. All hunting is restricted to shotguns or archery equipment only. 3 Beds. The Old Iron Bridge makes for a great access point with plenty of parking and a nice concrete ramp down to the river. The best season to visit the Blue is between Mid-June and the end of November for sure, but you can fish the Blue River year round and still land decently sized fish. A few anglers have also tried to reach the Blue River by going through the subdivision on County Road 10. any snags that may exist. Before Oklahoma became a state, adventurous settlers were already seeking out land for home sites to raise families, livestock and crops in a landscape blanketed with prairie. SOLD JUN 10, 2022. This is about 7 miles downstream of Stagestop Campground. Eggs, RS-2 Black and Grey #18-24, Squirminators #12 Fly Formerly #14-18, BH Pheasant Tail #16-22, Disco Midges red/green #18-22, Ju Ju Beatis #16-20, Dries: Parachute Adams/Blue Wings #18-22, I can see it Midge #22-24, Giffiths Gnat #22-26, Sprout midge. I believe the hours are from 6am to 10pmbut call them with questions in the winter and bass ,catfish in the rest of the year. . (USGS Lake Level). Gunnison River (below Crystal Dam) Flow is 360 cfs while the average for this time of year is 2,687 cfs. There are several small waterfalls along the river that are just beautiful. Snap photos with your camera and geo-tag to one of your pins/placemarks. If you are seeking more solitude and less materialism, head north down Highway 9 and pull off at one of the designated parking areas for fishing access. We visited midweek which resulted in seeing only a few people. From Tishomingo (south entrance): 4 miles east on State Hwy 78, 6 miles north on Bullard Chapel Rd (N3590). For 50 cents a day (or $1 per car carrying no more than four passengers for four days), hunters as well as anglers and campers could enjoy the scenic beauty along the Blue River. Take out on the right bank at the old iron bridge in Milltown. Blue River Address: 9.5 mi NE of town Tishomingo, OK 73460 Phone: 580-371-9288 Phone: 580-443-5728 Email Website Beginning near Connerville in Johnston County, the Blue River flows southeast to the Red River. Cross the bridge and watch for the access site on your right. The width, depth, and gradient of the river vary, but it is about 85 feet From Tishomingo (north entrance): 9 miles north on U.S. Hwy 377, 1 mile east on State Hwy 7. Colorado River (near Granby) Runoff is much less than last year and the river is fishing well. All were caught on lures trolled by boats. The river has so many fish, any one of the three is just as good as the others." Since public bank access is limited, the best way to fish the river is by floating. We guide this river on Full walk/wade trips. Its a topic that is worth exploring. The Lower river begins below Green Mountain reservoir and confluences with the Colorado river 15 miles downstream, this lower section is best known for its Jurassic Park section that is only accessible by raft and a competent oarsman. With fall comes a noticable refocus on midges and mayflies and the stoneflies and caddis begin to taper off. All hunting is restricted to shotgun and archery only. Dillon Reservoir is one of the few Colorado reservoirs that was stocked with Mysis Shrimp and as a result, when water is released from the dam, shrimp trickle into the river. The bag and possession limit for smallmouths is two fish 15 inches or larger and fish caught between May 1 and June must be released. A number of anglers have been ticketed for trespassing on private property while fishing the Blue River below Green Mountain Reservoir this season. To reach the mill by car, take Leavenworth Road south from Milltown about 4 miles to Old Mill Road where you turn left (east) and follow this primitive road about 2 1/2 miles to the river. All other visitors must purchase a Wildlife Conservation Passport to enter or use the Blue River Area, unless exempt. The Blue River is a typical tailwater fishery supporting a diverse number of aquatic insects. He can be contacted at (970) 724-9407. Austin Britt Hughes and his wife of just one year, Mamie Cravattreceived a total of eight allotments. Log In; Sign Up; Nearby: Get inspired: Top Picks; Trending; Food; Coffee; Nightlife; Fun; Shopping; See all 67 photos. Williams Fork Reservoir Water level is rising but still has 2 feet to go before the the boat ramps become usable. We would have gladly paid to be able to reserve a place and not have to have made a trip for nothing. DO NOT TAKE CHANCES! .goog-te-menu-value:hover {text-decoration:none !important;} Exercise that doesn't feel like work, but church. The Division of Fish & Wildlife's Public Access Program started in 1953 and strives to provide free access to Indiana waters for anglers and boaters. Sandy spots with pebbles can be found right in front of the falls. Get directions to access points, boat ramps, and real-time USGS stream flow data. Look for peak run off in the next couple of weeks. Gunnison River (through the canyon) Flow through the canyon is now about 350 cfs and the water is fairly clear. Blue Wing Olive and stonefly nymphs continue to be active as well. The Blue River is a wonderful little steam located on the south side of the Kansas City metro area. [CDATA[/* >