If you're heading to the Colorado River near Kremmling this April, this is the real-time river report you need in your ears before you wade, float, or swing your first fly. From Pumphouse through Radium to State Bridge, this section of the Upper Colorado is fishing strong as spring hatches begin to ramp up. Flows are holding in the 850–950 CFS range, clarity is good, and fish are feeding actively on midges, Blue Winged Olives, and early stonefly nymphs. Whether you're walking the banks with a hopper-dropper or launching the raft for a full-day float, this episode gives you a full tactical breakdown of what’s working now.

🎧 In this report, we cover:

✅ Current Conditions:
• Flows at 850–950 CFS
• Water temps from 42–46°F
• Mild wind, great clarity, and steady afternoon activity
• Moderate pressure—weekends busier than weekdays

✅ Hatch Activity & Timing:
• Midges (all day) – great for early morning action
• BWOs – popping around 11 AM–2 PM, especially on cloudy days
• Early stoneflies – no adult hatches yet, but nymphs are moving
We cover fly selection, leader/tippet strategy, and how to read water in April when trout are shifting out of their winter lies.

✅ Top Fly Patterns for April:
• Nymph: Pat’s Rubber Legs (#10–12), RS2 (#20–22), Zebra Midge (#20–24)
• Dry: Blue Wing Olive Comparadun (#18–22), Parachute Adams (#18–20)
• Streamer: Slump Buster (#8–10), Olive Mini Dungeons, Sparkle Minnows
You’ll learn how to fish each fly type depending on time of day, light conditions, and flow clarity.

✅ Access Points & Where to Fish:
We break down the river mile by mile, highlighting:
• Pumphouse Recreation Area – great walk-wade water and launch point
• Radium Campground – ideal for soft seam targeting and emerging BWOs
• Sheephorn Creek Confluence – underrated structure and productive nymph water
Plus, we give you three hot spots: where to find risers, where streamers produce, and where to get away from crowds.

✅ Techniques for Success:
• How to rig your nymph setup for fast and slow water transitions
• What streamer retrieves are working (hint: swing-and-hold beats strip-and-rip right now)
• Where to find trout holding zones between riffles, runs, and tailouts as water warms

✅ Regulations & Etiquette:
We touch on private land concerns, high-water mark laws, barbless hook use, and recommended conservation practices for this heavily-fished but resilient section of the Colorado River.

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🎯 This episode is perfect for:
• Local anglers looking to get the most out of a weekend trip
• DIY visitors planning a float or walk-in trip near Kremmling
• Fly fishers seeking real conditions—not vague shop talk
Whether you're swinging streamers at dawn or sight-casting midges at lunch, this episode helps you fish with purpose, insight, and confidence.

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