Colorado
Colorado River near Kremmling
Location Snapshot
Colorado River near Kremmling is an upper Colorado mainstem trout reach at the gateway to Gore Canyon and the Pumphouse corridor. Brown and rainbow trout are the principal targets across broad riffles, deep runs, and canyon water.
Current River Rating
Fair · 51
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
Why
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 396 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.87 ft
- Water Temperature
- 48.7 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 11:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 09058000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
38°F
Feels like
33°F
Wind
3 mph N
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 37°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 2 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 6 PM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 35°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 39°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Showers
High 51°F / Low 43°F
Chance 58%
Precip 0.49 in
Max gust 9 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 40°F
Chance 51%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the Colorado River near Kremmling.
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
Colorado River Gold Medal near Kremmling / Gore Canyon gateway.
Regulation Summary
CPW Gold Medal Colorado River from Canyon Creek to Rock Creek.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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