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Colorado Eagle River

Characteristics updated 4 months ago
Flow updated about 7 hours ago
Available Segments 1

River Characteristics

Description
The Eagle River is a popular fly fishing destination located in the state of Colorado. It is known for its abundant population of rainbow and brown trout, as well as its scenic beauty and easy access from the town of Vail. The river is a freestone stream, meaning that it is fed by snowmelt and has a clear, cold water flow. It is a relatively small river, but it is well-suited to fly fishing and offers a variety of fishing conditions and opportunities for anglers of all skill levels.
Difficulty
Can be challenging due to its popularity and ease of access. 
GPS
39.50831949,-106.3666948
Headwater
Dam
Reservoir
Clarity
⋅ Nov 28, 2022
Frozen!
Wadability
· For the most part...
Needs river admin. 
Mostly frozen.
In most parts, it's fully wadable. High-water months (Spring / Early Summer) can be tricky.
Caught
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Current Flow

Eagle River - Colorado
Gage Station Temp
Flow
(ft ³/s)
Mean
(ft ³/s)
eagle river at red cliff, co. n/a n/a Ice
eagle river near minturn, co n/a n/a Ice
eagle r blw wastewater treatment plant at avon, co n/a 66.4 57.7
eagle river below gypsum, co. n/a 181 165
eagle river below milk creek near wolcott, co 32 n/a 95.9
* Mean data is from Friday -- March 31, 2023
** Updated about 7 hours ago
*** streamflow is the volume of water flowing past a given point in the stream in a given period of time.(USGS)

Historical

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* Based on YTD -- 2023
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Segments

* 1 segment listed for the Eagle River
Name Fishy Updated
Horn Ranch Conservation Easement Parking Lot · Pretty Darn Fishy 5 months ago

Images

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Oct 21, 2022

Notations

Known Fish

Known Fish of the Eagle River
Type Species Up To
Trout Brown 18 in.
Trout Cutbow 18 in.
Trout Rainbow 18 in.
* Fish likely to be found. Size is a approximation.