SOUTH PLATTE RIVER

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FISHING COLORADO

South Platte River


April 18, 2024

The South Platte River in Colorado is a world-renowned fly fishing destination, attracting anglers from across the globe. The river is home to brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout, as well as a variety of other fish species. The area offers a plethora of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips include using small nymphs and dry flies and practicing catch and release to preserve the fish population. The best time to visit is during the summer months when temperatures average in the mid-70s.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Cutthroat Trout

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THIRTYNINE MILE ROAD PARK COUNTY
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
FOREST ROAD 96.I PARK COUNTY
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
GRAND COUNTY
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
SKAGWAY ROAD TELLER COUNTY
Upper Arkansas Watershed, Colorado
WEST 69TH AVENUE 4700, WESTMINSTER
Clear Watershed, Colorado
BOAT LAUNCH GRAND LAKE
Colorado headwaters Watershed, Colorado
BRIGHTON
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
AHRA - PARKDALE REC SITE
Arkansas Headwaters Watershed, Colorado
ADAMS COUNTY
Middle South Platte-Cherry Creek Watershed, Colorado
TARRYALL ROAD PARK COUNTY
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Rafting & Kayaking

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
NORTH FORK--INSMONT TO ESTABROOK
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
HEADWATERS TO ENDS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
WIGMAN CLUB TO STRONTIA RESERVOIR
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
ESTABROOK TO CLIFFDALE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
BEGINS 0.5 MILES UPSTREAM FROM END OF COUNTY HWY 115 TO EASTERN BOUNDARY OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK
St. Vrain Watershed, Colorado
CLIFFDALE TO CONFLUENCE WITH SOUTH PLATTE
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
CHEESEMAN DAM TO WIGMAN CLUB
Upper South Platte Watershed, Colorado
BEAVER CREEK TO CHEESEMAN RESERVOIR
South Platte Headwaters Watershed, Colorado

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Cache La Poudre Wilderness

Hickory Village Park

Freedom Square

Bingham Hill Park

Buckman Park

Jefferson Street

Gateway Mountain Park

Heritage Center Park

Edora Park

Lee Martines Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
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WALK THROUGH TIME
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LAND VERTEBRATES
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LAND PLANTS
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NO SMOKING, SAWMILL AND HANS LOOP, VC AND PARKING LOT
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PRESENT TOUCHES PAST
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JAWLESS FISH
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THE BIG FOUR
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THE COLORADO PETRIFIED FOREST LODGE
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EARLY DINOSAURS
The Early Dinosaurs point of interest in Colorado is a must-visit for anyone interested in the prehistoric world. Located in Dinosaur National Monument, this area is home to some of ...

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