Colorado
Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby
Location Snapshot
Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby is an upper Colorado trout reach shaped by the high-elevation river corridor and its relationship with nearby Windy Gap Reservoir. Trout are the defining fishing opportunity, with moving-water habitat giving this destination a clear identity distinct from nearby reservoirs and downstream Colorado River reaches.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
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Cautions
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Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 09034250 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
60°F
Feels like
53°F
Wind
11 mph W
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 19, 2026, 1:30 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.17 in
Last 48 hours
0.17 in
Some recent rainfall may begin influencing river conditions.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 5 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 39°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 9 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 45°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 1 PM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 5 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 9 PM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Wed 1 AM
Clear
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 39°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 37°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Showers
High 55°F / Low 39°F
Chance 70%
Precip 0.52 in
Max gust 7 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the Colorado River at Windy Gap near Granby.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Colorado River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Grand, Colorado
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Grand
Management Category
Gold Medal trout river
Regulation Scope
Upper Colorado Gold Medal at Windy Gap / Fraser–Troublesome.
Regulation Summary
CPW Gold Medal Colorado River from the Fraser River to Troublesome Creek.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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