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South Platte River Fishing Guides and Conditions, Colorado

Deckers section below Cheesman Reservoir, a small tailwater fished mostly on foot for selective rainbows and browns, with easy access and heavy pressure from the Denver area.

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Guides on the South Platte River

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About the South Platte River

Deckers section below Cheesman Reservoir, a small tailwater fished mostly on foot for selective rainbows and browns, with easy access and heavy pressure from the Denver area.

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Questions

What is the current flow on the South Platte River?

As of Sep 3, 2:45 am, the USGS gauge SOUTH PLATTE RIVER BLW BRUSH CRK NEAR TRUMBULL, CO reads 86 cfs, the 5th percentile for this date. Conditions update every 15 minutes.

What species can you catch on the South Platte River?

Anglers target Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout on the South Platte River in Colorado.