Rivers running well below normal Local streams are flowing at 17-36% of normal in the Roaring Fork watershed as of Aug. 2, while the Colorado River is running at 52% of average at Dotsero and 37% near the Colorado-Utah stateline. Despite recent rainfall, the Roaring Fork River watershed is still experiencing exceptional drought, according to […]
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Fryingpan River to see high flows as Ruedi releases increase
Water managers say flooding on the Fryingpan begins to be a concern around 800 cfs; River District officials say water managers will aim to keep the river below 700 cfs.
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CPW proposes increase to Fryingpan River fish harvest
But the effectiveness of that approach may be limited because according to the CPW survey, only 15% of anglers take their fish home while 85% practice catch and release.