--- title: "Must-Visit Fly Fishing Locations in Colorado: Taylor River" description: Explore Colorado’s Taylor River, a must-visit fly fishing destination known for trophy trout, scenic beauty, and diverse fishing techniques. Plan your adventure now. image: https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hubfs/taylor%20river%20near%20almont.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/blog/must-visit-fly-fishing-taylor-river-colorado#main-content) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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Renowned for its massive trout, pristine waters, and scenic beauty, this river offers a range of fly fishing experiences. Whether you're aiming to catch trophy rainbows in the tailwater section or enjoy peaceful moments in the high mountain streams, the Taylor River delivers. ![almont taylor river](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/almont%20taylor%20river.jpg?width=1024&height=1024&name=almont%20taylor%20river.jpg) ### Why the Taylor River Is Special The Taylor River is a fly fisher’s paradise, known for its **Gold Medal Waters**, especially below the **Taylor Park Reservoir**. This section is often called the "Hog Trough" because of the enormous trout lurking there. Fishing here offers the chance to catch **rainbow, brown, and brook trout**, as well as the occasional cutthroat trout​( - **Tailwater Section**: Directly below the dam, this catch-and-release section is home to some of the largest trout in Colorado, with many fish over 20 inches. However, it’s heavily fished, so bring your A-game! - **Five Mile Access**: This section is less crowded but still packed with fish. Its boulder-strewn waters make for exciting fishing with nymphs and streamers​ [Guide Recommended](https://guiderecommended.com/where-to-fly-fish-on-taylor-river/) - **Upper Taylor**: For those seeking solitude, the river's upper stretches offer great wade fishing and even some hidden beaver ponds filled with brook trout​ [DIY Fly Fishing](https://diyflyfishing.com/taylor-river-colorado/) ### Best Flies for the Taylor River ![RSII-1](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RSII-1.jpg?width=800&height=800&name=RSII-1.jpg) The Taylor River hosts a variety of insect hatches, so matching the hatch is key. Some top-performing flies include: - **Mysis Shrimp (#14-18)**: Especially useful in the tailwater section. - **RS2 Nymphs (#20-22)**: Great for year-round fishing, mimicking small mayflies. - **Chubby Chernobyl (#8)**: Ideal for late summer when terrestrials are abundant​(   ### Techniques for Success - **Nymphing**: This is particularly effective in the faster-moving tailwater section. A **small tippet (5X or 6X)** and **small flies** (sizes 20-24) are necessary to entice the picky trout below the dam​ [The Catch and The Hatch](https://thecatchandthehatch.com/taylor-river-lower-section/) - **Dry Fly Fishing**: Best during summer, when caddis, mayflies, and stoneflies are hatching. The **Chubby Chernobyl** and **Blue Wing Olive** are solid choices​ - **Streamer Fishing**: When fishing the deeper pools or faster currents, streamers like the **Sculpzilla** can trigger aggressive strikes from large browns and rainbows​ ### Best Time to Visit The **summer and early fall** months are prime for fly fishing the Taylor River. Springtime offers solid fishing, but runoff can increase flow rates, making wading more challenging. The river is fishable year-round, but winter fishing is slower​( ### Conservation & Regulations Parts of the Taylor, especially below the dam, are strictly **catch-and-release** and require **barbless hooks** to preserve the fish population. Make sure to check current regulations before heading out​.   ### Pro Tips Whether you're chasing massive tailwater trout or exploring high-country streams, the Taylor River offers something for every angler. 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