Current River Condition

Low summer flows.

Flows and Water Conditions

64 cfs at Cerro, 224 cfs at Pilar

Hatch Report

Buggers and Streamers

River Fishing Report

Rio Grande 59 cfs at Cerro; Fair: 224 cfs at Pilar; Slow for pike, Fair for trout, Fair for smallmouth bass
The Rio isn't really that murky now that our monsoons seem to have diminshed. I know the report hasn't changed all that much, but neither had the fishing. As we get towards September, beatis will become more available and fishing for trout should improve. Trout fishing at Pilar is fair early or late in the day or better most of the day up in the gorge where there is more spring inflow and cooler water. Smallmouth, however will eat during the heat of the day and can be picked up on small streamers and crayfish patterns. If you're going to go for trout, try a crane fly larvae or stonefly nymphs with a trailing caddis pupa or flashback pheasant tail. A streamer fished deep in the pockets could get you a nice trout or even a smallie or a pike!