Colorado
Taylor River below Taylor Park Reservoir
Location Snapshot
Taylor River below Taylor Park Reservoir is a cold Colorado tailwater flowing toward Almont through a narrow mountain valley. Brown and rainbow trout are the principal targets across regulated riffle-and-pool habitat.
Current River Rating
Fair · 52
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?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Cloud cover is favorable for daytime trout fishing.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 53.1 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.15 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 11:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 09109000 · 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
Mostly clear
Temperature
29°F
Feels like
21°F
Wind
6 mph SE
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 21, 2026, 6:00 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
Wed 7 AM
Clear
Temp 28°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 11 AM
Overcast
Temp 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 59°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 50°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 11 PM
Drizzle
Temp 41°F
Chance 40%
Precip 0.02 in
Wind 5 mph
Thu 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 42°F
Chance 32%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Wed, Oct 21
Rain
High 59°F / Low 27°F
Chance 40%
Precip 0.23 in
Max gust 20 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Rain
High 49°F / Low 41°F
Chance 92%
Precip 1.15 in
Max gust 22 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Rain
High 54°F / Low 37°F
Chance 90%
Precip 0.18 in
Max gust 30 mph
Sat, Oct 24
Showers
High 52°F / Low 36°F
Chance 78%
Precip 0.19 in
Max gust 22 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 Taylor River below Taylor Park Reservoir.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Taylor 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
Gunnison, 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
Gunnison
Management Category
Gold Medal tailwater
Regulation Scope
Taylor River Gold Medal tailwater to Almont.
Regulation Summary
CPW Gold Medal Taylor River from Taylor Park Dam to Almont.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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