South Platte River

As mentioned above, due to its proximity to the Front Range, it can get jam-packed. The river is known for its wild and beautiful brown and rainbow trout. The South Platte is a tailwater fishery. Some of the more popular segments, particularly during the warmer months, are Waterton Canyon, Deckers, Cheesman Canyon, and the Dream Stream.
Characteristics & Metrics
Current Flow
Gage Station |
Temp
℉
|
Flow
(ft ³/s)
|
Mean
(ft ³/s)
|
---|---|---|---|
south platte river above cheesman lake, co. | n/a | 161 | 161 |
south platte river blw brush crk near trumbull, co | n/a | 194 | 194 |
south platte river below union ave, at englewood,c | n/a | 46.1 | 49.3 |
south platte river at englewood, co. | 61 | 94.2 | 97.3 |
south platte r at 64th ave. commerce city, co. | 61 | 24.8 | 24.8 |
south platte river at fort lupton, co. | 61 | 178 | 146 |
south platte river at fort morgan, co | 61 | 254 | 237 |
Historical
Segments
Name | Fishy | Updated |
---|---|---|
Upper Cheeseman Reservoir | · Pretty Darn Fishy | over 1 year ago |
Notations
Known Fish
Type | Species | Up To |
---|---|---|
Trout | Brown | 20 in. |
Trout | Rainbow | 20 in. |