The good news about a relatively low water year, is we are staring down our best hatches of the season and the Taylor River is flowing clear and wadable around 520 cfs. Water temperatures are fluctuating between the mid 40’s and mid 50’s, perfect for seeing active fish. Mornings on the Taylor River don’t have …
Fishing season is back! The waders, boots, and rods are out and ready to go. It is shaping up to be another water year that favors the angler. Depending on spring precipitation, there is a chance we see our peak runoff a couple weeks early. Similar to last summer, this tends to jumpstart our hatches …
The best time of the year is upon us, it’s fall in the rockies! Most of the bugs are small but the hatches have been spectacular so far. Wilder’s Master Fly Fishing Guide Ben Riedel gives expert advice to ensure success on the river in his latest Taylor River Fishing Report: October 21. Outflow from …
Wilder on the Taylor’s Master Fly Fishing Guide Ben Riedel shares important updates on current river conditions and bugs to use in his latest Taylor River Fishing Report September 2021. The unofficial start to our fall season has begun. Nights are getting longer and a little colder. Pair that with cloudy, overcast weather, and you …
Wilder’s Master Fishing Guide, Ben Riedel, shares the inside scoop on the best bugs to use while fishing the Taylor this time of year. Be sure to check out his Taylor River Fishing Report: August 2021 before you head out to fish! Monsoon season brought some much needed moisture this year. Flora is happy, healthy …
Read moreWilder on the Taylor River Fishing Report: August 2021
Wilder on the Taylor River Fishing Report: June 1, 2021 Master Fly Fishing Guide Ben Riedel is back for another incredible season of fly fishing at Wilder on the Taylor. Before you head out to fish, take a minute to read his latest Taylor River Fishing Report: Early June for the current water conditions and …
With the most recent drop in temperatures, it feels like fall is finally here in the Gunnison/Crested Butte area. Colorful foliage and colorful fish lead to memorable experiences. Fish can be spooky and the flies can be small, but if you do it right, Taylor River fishing doesn’t get much better. Outflow from Taylor Reservoir …
Master Guide Ben Riedel gives his early Fall Taylor River Fishing Report for September 2020. Ben’s fishing reports will make you want to test your luck on Wilder’s waterways as soon as possible, and he provides tips for flies to catch a monster trout. Days are getting shorter and colder, water temps are dropping, and …
As we enter August, the warmer weather and low flows have quieted down our epic hatches but the fishing remains excellent. The Taylor River is flowing 275 cfs at Wilder and 250 out of the dam. This shouldn’t change until the middle of September when they start tapering the outflow to 100 cfs. River flows …
What bugs should you use for the best chance to catch a monster trout? Master Fly Fishing Guide, Ben Riedel provides the answer in his July Taylor River Fishing Report. Current Taylor River flows at Wilder are hovering around 380cfs. Outflow at Taylor Park Reservoir is at 305cfs and it won’t be reduced until the …
