South Platte River

As a river in Colorado, United States, South Platte River fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at South Platte River pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

40.0242, -104.8271 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutBrown troutKokanee salmonSmallmouth bassCommon carpCutbow

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Kokanee salmon

  Use a dodger ahead of your lure to add flash and vibration, attracting kokanee from a distance.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at South Platte River.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to South Platte River? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. United States regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at South Platte River — confirm them ahead of time.

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