South Platte River
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30-Jun-09
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: South Platte River (btwn Spinney and Eleven Mile) - The "Dream Stream" is living up to its reputation for springtime success. Various fly patterns including midges, scuds, Caddis pupae, black beauties, San Juan worms, and Woolly Buggers are producing. The action is on-and-off throughout the day, so persistence should pay off. The best stretch is on the east end near Eleven Mile Reservoir. The stream is Gold Medal Water. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only, and catch-and-release rules apply. South Platte River, Deckers area - With Cheesman Reservoir still spilling, the river flow has been trending downward. Tuesday morning's volume was 472 cfs, down from last week but still on the high side. Wading still can be difficult and tributaries may add some discoloration during rainy periods. Warmer water from the reservoir has stirred a variety of aquatic insect activity. Fishing the slower water along the banks can be productive with a variety of nymphs. Relatively little surface activity has been noted. South Platte River, Elevenmile Canyon - Fishing in Elevenmile Canyon is still very good despite the fact that the flows are going up again. As of this writing flows are 305 cfs, about 100 cfs higher than last week. Hatches are consistent; Caddis in the morning, Tricos mid-morning, and Pale Morning Duns (PMD) in the afternoon. Elk Hair Caddis, #16-18, Trico Spinners #20, PMD Adults #18, Parachutes Adams #20 are all good dry fly options. Pheasant Tails #18-20, Barr's PMD Emergers #18, Black WD40's #20, San Juan Worms #16 in brown and red are all effective nymph patterns. South Platte River (Waterton Canyon) - The river through Waterton Canyon has an exceptional population of brown trout. The section from Strontia Springs Dam downstream to 300 yards above the Marston diversion structure is restricted to artificial flies, with a two-trout limit, offers the best fishing. The most effective lures for spin-fishermen often are small Panther Martins, Mepps or Blue Fox spinners. Night crawlers usually are the most effective bait in the unrestricted lower stretch, which has fewer but somewhat larger trout. Reported by: Colorado D.O.W |
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- Brook
- Brown
- Rainbow
- Cutthroat
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