BIG THOMPSON RIVER FISHING SITE

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FISHING COLORADO

Big Thompson River Fishing Site


April 27, 2024

The Big Thompson River Fishing Site in Colorado is a great destination for fishing enthusiasts looking to catch brown and rainbow trout. The river is located just west of Loveland and is easily accessible via Highway 34.

Aside from fishing, visitors can also enjoy hiking, camping, and picnicking in the surrounding Roosevelt National Forest.

For successful fishing, it is recommended to use dry flies, nymphs, and streamers. Wading is also a popular technique in the Big Thompson River.

The best time of year to visit is in the summer months from June to August when the average temperature is around 80°F. However, fishing can still be enjoyable in the fall and spring when the temperature ranges from 50-70°F.

Overall, the Big Thompson River Fishing Site is a beautiful and fruitful fishing location in Colorado that offers a variety of outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout

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Area Boat Ramps

CHAMBERS LAKE BOATING SITE
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BRIGHTON
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (TAKE-OUT)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
ADAMS COUNTY
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
CR 6 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIDGES RIVER ACCESS POINT (PUT-IN)
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
US 34 GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
SOUTH SEC LINE, SEC 2, T11N, R80W TO CO/WY STATELINE
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado
EAST FORK ARKANSAS RIVER
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
END OF FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE ROAD TO PEARL CREEK IN SE 1/4 SEC 21, T10N, R74W
Cache La Poudre Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
COLORADO RIVER SEGMENT 4
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
CO/WY STATELINE TO DOUGLAS CREEK
Upper North Platte Watershed, Colorado

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