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Fishing Little Colorado River (Greer): what the data says
The Little Colorado at Greer. a small mountain trout stream through the meadows and inline reservoirs. The river tops out around 5 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Little Colorado River (Greer)
Spring rainbow trout on Little Colorado River (Greer) hold shallow, usually 1 to 5 ft. Summer fish stay in 1 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 5 ft. The spot to know is Current seam (mile 0.6), a current seam in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 1 to 5 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brown Trout fishing at Little Colorado River (Greer)
In spring, brown trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 5 ft. Summer fish stay in 2 to 5 ft, and winter fish hold in 1 to 5 ft. Current seam (mile 0.6) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 3 ft, rated prime for summer brown trout. Plan around after dark and early morning in the warm months. Tie on a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 5 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 2 to 5 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 1 to 5 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 1 to 5 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Notable structure
- Tunnel Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 4 ft
- River Reservoir Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 4 ft
- Bunch Reservoir Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 4 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 6.5): creek channel, around 4 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 8.9): creek channel, around 4 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 2.7): eddy pocket, around 3 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 3.3): eddy pocket, around 3 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 3.8): eddy pocket, around 3 ft
- Current seam (mile 0.6): current seam, around 3 ft
- Riffle & run (mile 11.2): rock pile, around 3 ft
Common questions
How deep is Little Colorado River (Greer)?
Little Colorado River (Greer) is about 5 ft (2 m) deep at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Little Colorado River (Greer)?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout on Little Colorado River (Greer).
Where is the best fishing spot on Little Colorado River (Greer)?
Current seam (mile 0.6) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 3 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Little Colorado River (Greer)?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
River Reservoir · Carnero Lake · Becker Lake · Lee Valley Lake · Big Lake · Nelson Reservoir
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