campsite streamsideStayed 2 nights near Silverjack Reservoir to fish middle and east forks of Cimarron River. 4 mile hike then Bushwhacking along the shore. Rough and wild. Streams were 4-6 ft wide with steep gradient which meant the water was always fast with few pools. Got one smal cutthroat but clouds were gathering so I found my way back to the road. Just in time. Lightning rain ND some tiny hailstones. 3 mile walk in the pouring rain.
Rained the rest of the afternoon but at dusk it stopped and I tried the river proper which was right next to my campsite. Wandered upstream and found an eddy created by a bush and it was a vestibule trout factory. Dozens of every size were feasting there. I caught about 7 in a space about 2 ft square, right next to shore. Saw a covey of 6 dusky grouse BTW.
Rained all night. I'd washed some clothes and left them to dry - not. The other campsites near me filled up. Out came the generators, ATVs, and dirt bikes. Instead of going off to the trails, they just rode around and around and around the campground.
In Montrose now to resupply then off to Grand Mesa where I hope to dry out and try some lakes.
Good stuff, 4 miles in and back is a hard day. I liked how you found a trout factory under a big bush. These fish may have never been fished over before, easy.
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