Colorado
Eagle River near Minturn
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
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
Saturday, 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- 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
- 23.1 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.8 ft
- Water Temperature
- 54.5 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 09064600 · 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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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
57°F
Feels like
52°F
Wind
1 mph E
Wind gust
1 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:45 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
Sat 2 AM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 6 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 69°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 2 PM
Overcast
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 6 PM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 10 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 53°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 55°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 71°F / Low 53°F
Chance 32%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 23 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 49°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 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
Bounded Eagle River Quality Water destination near Minturn. USGS 09064600 is the at-location monitoring identity. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Not Avon and not Gypsum / lower Eagle.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Eagle 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
Fishery overview
The Eagle River near Minturn is a CPW Quality Water trout river in the Vail / Minturn corridor. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 09064600. Distinct from Avon and Gypsum reaches. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes seasonal hatch guidance based on published local fishing sources. Actual insect activity varies with weather, water temperature, elevation, and local conditions. This is not a live hatch observation.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CPW Quality Waters list (Northwest region). Not a Gold Medal designation. Eagle River near Minturn.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CPW Quality Waters list (Northwest region). Not a Gold Medal designation. Eagle River near Minturn.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Upper Eagle River trout water near Minturn on the CPW Quality Waters Eagle River listing.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Quality Water fishing is documented by CPW. Confirm current town, USFS, and CPW postings. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point.
Stocking information
Confirm current official CPW stocking. Quality Waters listing is not a live stocking claim.
Official sources
CPW special regulations for the Eagle River from the East Fork/South Fork confluence to the Colorado River include a 2-trout bag/possession limit. Verify the current brochure. This identity remains Minturn, not Gypsum.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Eagle, 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
Eagle
Management Category
Quality Water trout river
Regulation Scope
Eagle River Quality Water near Minturn
Regulation Summary
Eagle River trout bag/possession 2 fish from East Fork/South Fork confluence to the Colorado River. Confirm current brochure.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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