Stream flows in the Roaring Fork Watershed are 43-100% of normal for this time of year. The Crystal River at the fish hatchery increased from 18 cfs to 33 cfs in the past week, most likely due to less water being diverted as we near the end of the growing season. Most irrigation ditches in the Roaring Fork Watershed will be turned off by the end of October. Releases from Ruedi Reservoir will decrease 22 cfs on Friday afternoon, which will bring flows on the lower Fryingpan River to 117 cfs. This decrease was requested by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for continued management of the 15-Mile Reach of the Colorado River. Anglers, please be aware that a seasonal fishing closure for spawning trout is in place from October 1-November 30 on Threemile, Fourmile, Grizzly, No Name, and Canyon creeks.