Fishing conditions have been well above average, especially considering the time of year. Flows on the Taylor River have been very steady. The river gauge in Almont is measuring approximately 420 cfs. Taylor Park Reservoir is releasing 325 cfs. That is scheduled to drop to 300 cfs for the month of September. Water temperatures are
Fishing conditions are excellent. Things truly couldn’t get much better. There is a smorgasbord available to the trout most days, including Yellow Sallies, Drakes, PMDs, BWOs, Caddis and Midges. Water levels on the Taylor River are continuing to trend in the anglers favor, with 375 cfs out of the dam being the primary contributor to
It’s a prime time to enjoy the 22-mile stretch running from Taylor Reservoir to Almont The stretch of County Road 742 running from Taylor Reservoir, through the Taylor Canyon, and to Almont is among Colorado’s most beautiful drives. Located between Crested Butte and Gunnison, it’s also a place where there is thriving community, upgrades taking
If you weren’t paying attention, most of Colorado had an exceptionally above average snowpack this winter. Unlike most recent summers, there is a significant amount of runoff and reservoir filling potential. Currently, the Taylor River is flowing around 850cfs in Almont. Only 300cfs of that is coming out of Taylor Park Reservoir. The next scheduled
In the latest issue of Mountain Living Magazine, author Mindy Pantiel reveals how CCY Architects found inspiration in the local vernacular for this unparalleled home at Wilder on the Taylor. Colorado Home is Perfectly Sited to Capture Mountain Overlook Views With their Colorado home perfectly sited to capture views to the Taylor River and a
Years of consideration and conservation work has led to a long-awaited designation for two pristine rivers in Colorado. On Jan. 18, 2023, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission announced the Gunnison and Taylor rivers as the newest Gold Medal trout fisheries in the state. The stretches nominated and approved include 20 miles of the
Fall is finally here. Brisk mornings and the occasional cloudy afternoon have recently led to some excellent fishing weather. The Taylor River is flowing at 150 CFS through Wilder, and 100 CFS of that is coming out of Taylor Park Reservoir. Water temperatures fluctuate from approximately 48 degrees in the morning to 56 degrees by
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
