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Taylor River fishing conditions · Colorado

Today, 4 pm–5 pmRainbow trout

The bite peaks at 82.

Log a trip here
Right now: 72 for rainbow trout, worth the tripTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Rainbow trout, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 722 pm
  2. 72
  3. 82
  4. 725 pm
  5. 58
  6. 58
  7. 688 pm
  8. 68
  9. 68
  10. 6811 pm
  11. 68Sun
  12. 68
  13. 682 am
  14. 68
  15. 68
  16. 685 am
  17. 68
  18. 68
  19. 688 am
  20. 58
  21. 58
  22. 5811 am
  23. 68
  24. 68
  25. 682 pm
  26. 68
  27. 68
  28. 685 pm
  29. 58
  30. 58
  31. 688 pm
  32. 68
  33. 68
  34. 6811 pm
  35. 68Mon
  36. 68
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
No reading

Rainbow trout range 45–68°

Wind
0 mph

From the

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:00 pm

Sky
Sunny

No rain expected

Air
43°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Colorado non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

82Worth the tripToday, 4 pm–5 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Rainbow trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

4 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Colorado statewide: 4 trout a day in aggregate (brook, brown, cutbow, cutthroat, golden, lake, rainbow, splake, tiger), 8 in possession, no minimum length. Brook trout 8" or shorter are an extra 10 a day.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Colorado non-tidal

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

More on rainbow trout

Brown Trout

Brown trout

Salmo trutta

82Worth the tripToday, 4 pm–5 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Brown trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

4 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. Colorado statewide: 4 trout a day in aggregate (brook, brown, cutbow, cutthroat, golden, lake, rainbow, splake, tiger), 8 in possession, no minimum length. Brook trout 8" or shorter are an extra 10 a day.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Colorado non-tidal

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

More on brown trout

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • Barometer30.31 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:00 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:41 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:00 pm–12:00 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:50 am–6:50 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Colorado Parks & Wildlife has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

A Gold Medal tailwater below Taylor Park Reservoir near Almont — the "Hog Trough" below the dam grows enormous, ultra-selective trout on a mysis-shrimp drift, with classic pocket water downstream. A trophy Colorado fly fishery.

Gold Medal from Taylor Park Dam to Almont under statewide limits (4 trout a day). The first 325 yards below the dam are closed, and the next 0.4 mile to the State Wildlife Area boundary is flies and lures only, catch and release.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Blue Mesa Reservoir37 mi · ColoradoBest now until 6 pm
72Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Taylor River?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Taylor River you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Taylor River?

Taylor River is listed on this site for 2 commonly-targeted species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Taylor River?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Taylor River against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Taylor River have?

Taylor River has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Gold Medal from Taylor Park Dam to Almont under statewide limits (4 trout a day). The first 325 yards below the dam are closed, and the next 0.4 mile to the State Wildlife Area boundary is flies and lures only, catch and release.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Taylor River?

state agency regulations apply at Taylor River. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Taylor River tidal water?

No. Taylor River is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.