Colorado River Spring Bite: Trout and Pike Season Opener

About this episode

The episode discusses the spring fishing conditions on the Colorado River, focusing on trout and pike as the season opens.

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' on the Colorado River here in Colorado. It's early mornin' on April 25, 2026, and the river's callin'—water's runnin' clear and steady around 50-55°F after that recent snowmelt, perfect for gettin' after trout and pike as seasons kick off strong. Sunrise hit at 6:15 AM, sunset 'round 7:50 PM, givin' us a solid 13+ hours of light. Weather's lookin' prime: mostly sunny with highs in the mid-60s, light winds from the southwest at 5-10 mph—ideal for wadin' or floatin'. No tides up here in the mountains, but solunar peaks are hittin' mid-mornin' and evenin' twilight, when fish go stupid. Fish activity's rampin' up with spring warmth. Recent reports from local anglers show limits of rainbow and brown trout hittin' nymphs and streamers early, switchin' to dry flies like Hendricksons and caddis by afternoon as hatches build. Walleye and northern pike are open now, with good numbers staging in shallows—folks pullin' 20-30 inchers on crankbaits and spoons. Smallmouth bass are thinkin' spawn, huggin' shorelines under 5 feet. Crappie and bluegill are bitin' hot too, especially on jigs and worms near brush. Best lures…

People in this episode

Host: Artificial Lure

Topics covered

• fishing
• Colorado River
• trout
• pike
• spring season
• outdoor activities

Keywords

• Colorado River
• trout fishing
• pike fishing
• spring bite
• fishing report

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Colorado

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