Upper South Platte River Basin

The Upper South Platte River Basin Stream Report is made up of the following rivers - The South Platte in Deckers & Cheesman Canyon, the Middle Fork of the South Platte (Dream Stream), Eleven Mile Canyon, the North Fork of the South Platte, Waterton Canyon, the Big Thompson River, the Poudre River, and other metro-area waters like Boulder Creek, Clear Creek, Bear Creek and the St. Vrain.

These stream reports are designed to be a live, on-the-ground, account of what is happening today! These blogs will be maintained by a collection of outfitters and Anglers All Guides and Staff who represent the highest level of expertise in the rivershed.

Through an exclusive affiliate relationship with Anglers All, these outfitters and guides will not only be providing the information contained in the Stream Reports, but also guiding packages specifically catered to front-range based anglers looking to explore the area.

				  				  

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  • Mon, 10/31/2011 - 06:00
    We fished Deckers for ½ a day yesterday, below the town, but above Night-hawk.  There were a few people on the river, but despite how...
  • Wed, 10/05/2011 - 12:00
    We spent the day today exploring the conditions of the South Platte in Elevenmile Canyon and the Dream Stream.  We have been hearing reports of...
  • Tue, 09/27/2011 - 12:00
    With the temps in the afternoons climbing into the mid 80's it doesn't exactly feel like fall yet. But the leaves on the trees are changing and the...
  • Mon, 07/25/2011 - 21:05
    We fishing the Big Thompson from the town of Drake to just below Lake Estes today and life was good.  The fish were eager to eat drys and nymphs...
  • Sun, 07/17/2011 - 11:00
    Fished 11 Mile Canyon today and was pleasantly surprised.  The water was a bit high but very clear and easy to find fish.  Concentrate on...
  • Sat, 07/16/2011 - 06:00
    Another successful On-Stream School went off on the Rowdy Trout Ranch this past Saturday.  Thanks to Marty for great instruction and a great day...
  • Tue, 07/12/2011 - 12:00
    Fished Cheesman on Tuesday during high flows and it fished well.  We began by throwing streamers in the family pool, and the Bouface in black...
  • Sun, 06/26/2011 - 06:00
    The canyon was surprisingly not too crowded early, about 10am the masses started showing up. The river had just come up, but the visibility was great...
  • Tue, 06/21/2011 - 06:00
    Sunday started early as Wes and I left the shop at 4:30 in the morning in search of Pike. We got on the water at Spinney at 7 in the morning. We...
  • Tue, 06/21/2011 - 06:00
    Alright, the water has subsided some! Flows are down to a great level for fishing; it should be lights out for a few days while the ravenous fish...
  • Sat, 06/11/2011 - 06:00
    I recently fished the upper section of Deckers just beneath the Wigwam Club boundary. Water seems to still be very low with a fair amount of...
  • Tue, 06/07/2011 - 06:00
    Just finished a 1/2 day on Deckers. Flows are low, but the fishing has been really good. Water temps are starting in the low 50's but gettin' into...
  • Mon, 06/06/2011 - 06:00
    It is definitely spring time in the Rockies and run off is in full swing. The water was off color, but still fishable. There are lots of pockets that...
  • Sun, 05/29/2011 - 18:00
    I briefly checked out Tarryall Creek, as well as the Tomahawk and Badger Basin Accesses on Saturday and today (5/29) and found conditions to be...
  • Thu, 05/26/2011 - 06:00
    When it seems every river in the state is blown out or about to be, it's nice to see that the North Fork of the South Platte is still in great shape...
  • Thu, 05/19/2011 - 12:00
    The River Flows have been very consistent for the past week, and the river is fishing great. The fish are eager to eat a Hare's Ear, or San Juan worm...
  • Thu, 05/19/2011 - 12:00
    Most of the reports coming out of Antero Reservoir over the past 2 to 3 weeks have been dripping with hyperbole regarding numbers and size of fish...
  • Sun, 05/01/2011 - 19:00
    Just a quick note to update the Deckers area.  The fish are off the stone flies for the most part but fishing has been solid and the water is...
  • Wed, 04/27/2011 - 06:00
    This past tuesday was an interesting day to say the least in Cheesman Canyon. Weather wise, we experienced rain, sleet, snow, fog and sun - all...
  • Sat, 04/23/2011 - 06:00
    The river flow combined with 4" of snow made for an interesting day.  In total there were 13 fish landed with another 6 hooked in the river...
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