HIGH COUNTRY RIVERS
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HIGH COUNTRY RIVERS
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FLIES FOR THE HIGH COUNTRY
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CIMARRON HIGH COUNTRY RIVERS
Fly fishing in the Cimarron High Country region of Western Colorado is all about exploration, getting away from the crowds and finding your own secret spot. The region of the Uncompahgre National Forest in Colorado’s northern San Juan Mountains is vast and remote and best reached by forest service dirt roads in high clearance or 4×4 vehicles. Weather changes quickly in the high country so be prepared for anything. Just because it is sunny when you leave does not mean a sudden shift in temperature or weather won’t occur, sometimes very suddenly.
Fly Fishing Gear & Equipment for Cimarron High Country Rivers:
- 2 weight to 4 weight, 8’6” to 10’ moderate action Fly Rods with floating fly lines or Tenkara Rods are perfect for high sticking steep creeks or presenting dry flies in tight pockets, vegetated banks and open meadow situations.
- 6x to 5x leader & tippets will cover most situations in the high country. Consider shorter length leaders to turn over dry flies in tight quarters or to present dry dropper rigs with better accuracy.
- Core dry flies for match the hatch, small attractor dry flies and plenty of terrestrials are essential in the high county. Visit the Fly Shop for a curated selection of proven and successful fly patterns ideal for the specific drainage and time of year you are visiting.
- Small poly yarn indicators for the occasional deep pool, and dry fly flotant or dry shake for combating turbid waters.
- Don’t forget backcountry essentials like a quality rain jacket, day pack, bug spray, and plenty of packable food and water for a full day of exploration.
Today
Mostly Sunny
Temperature: 51° F
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 28° F
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Temperature: 51° F
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature: 28° F
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Washington's Birthday
Partly Sunny
Temperature: 52° F
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Snow Showers
Temperature: 26° F
Snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Partly Sunny
Temperature: 52° F
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Snow Showers
Temperature: 26° F
Snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow Showers
Temperature: 38° F
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Chance Snow Showers
Temperature: 20° F
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Snow Showers
Temperature: 38° F
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Chance Snow Showers
Temperature: 20° F
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow Showers
Temperature: 37° F
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow Showers
Temperature: 11° F
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Snow Showers
Temperature: 37° F
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow Showers
Temperature: 11° F
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow Showers Likely
Temperature: 28° F
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Chance Snow Showers
Temperature: 8° F
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Snow Showers Likely
Temperature: 28° F
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. New snow accumulation of around one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Chance Snow Showers
Temperature: 8° F
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.