For October 25, 2024, the Colorado River is looking promising for a day of fishing. Here’s what you need to know:

### Conditions
The Colorado River, particularly the sections from Gore Canyon to the town of Rifle, is in good shape. The flow rates are stable, with no significant tidal changes to worry about since this is a freshwater river. As of the latest report, the river is flowing well, although fishing tends to slow down a bit after 3:00 PM.

### Weather
The weather forecast indicates fantastic fall conditions with mild temperatures and clear skies, making it an ideal day for fishing.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise is at around 7:30 AM, and sunset will be approximately at 5:30 PM, giving you a full day to enjoy the river.

### Fish Activity
Fish activity has been robust, with both dry fly and nymph fishing producing good results. You can expect to see hatches of Midges, Baetis, Blue Winged Olives (BWOs), Caddis, and Yellow Sallies. The fish are actively taking smaller flies like BWO Comparadun and Christiansons BWO. There are also occasional hopper eats, so be prepared with a Chubby to a Perdigon to an RS2 or Magic BWO for nymphing.

### Types and Amounts of Fish
Anglers have been catching a variety of fish, including Brown Trout. The river is known for its Brown Trout, and now is a good time to throw streamers in hopes of catching a big one. Articulated streamers like the Cheech Leach or Mini Dungeon are recommended.

### Best Lures and Bait
For dry fly fishing, use Para Wulff, Para Extended Body PMD, Christians PMD, Parachute Adams, and Elk Hair Caddis. For nymphing, try Pats Rubber Leg, Trinas Tung Tied PMD, Trinas Jig Angel Case PMD, and Rainbow Warriors. Streamers such as Sex Dungeons, Wedgeheads, and Black Heisenburgs are also effective.

### Hot Spots
Some of the best spots to fish on the Colorado River include the sections below Glenwood Springs, especially around Dotsero and State Bridge. The area just below Gore Canyon and the Pumphouse boat launch is also highly recommended for its remote stretches and excellent hatches.

Remember to keep an eye out for any closures due to the Brown Trout spawn and follow the "Keep Em Wet" philosophy to ensure the fish remain healthy. Enjoy your day on the Colorado River