Anglers covey is the only fly shop in colorado springs with permits to guide in elevenmile canyon, cheesman canyon and the deckers area on the south platte river. Platte below chatfield is giving up some fish to the willing but low flows are making things tough. For anglers, any discussion involving south park tends to revolve around wind. Book your winter trip today it might just end up being your favorite season to fish. The river holds approximately 3,000 fish per mile and sight fishing opportunities abound. Later in the summer, it may only be 23 foot deep in the main channels. Deckers fishing report south platte river minturn anglers. Thanks to the cheesman reservoir with its bottom release, this tailwater is temperate all year around. While a tailwater by definition, the deckers section of the south platte is another example of a colorado river with considerable freestone characteristics the further downstream you head. This carefully managed private water fly fishing ranch is situated in a secluded tranquil valley along the north fork of the south platte river. We believe fishing without an indicator will allow you to catch more fish especially on the river that is. The river then bends north for about 17 miles to the confluence with the north fork of the south platte elevation 6,100 feet.
Fly fishing trips trout and boxwood fishing in denver co. His home tailwaters are the forks of the south platte river near lake george, colorado. Diy guide to fly fishing the south platte river in. Denver fly fishing south platte river cutthroat anglers. Book a guided fly fishing trip on south platte river co. Im a certified, licensed, insured and bonded professional fly fishing guide. South platte river deckers this tailwater section of the south platte river starts below cheesman reservoir. This splendid fishery is a picturesque trout stream, located about an hour from both metro denver and colorado springs. Platte rivers veterans fly fishing the water holds no scars. The river is home to a wide variety of warm water fish, however, does hold trout in some of the upper sections. Feb 23, 2015 join terry as he fishes the south platte river in the deckers area outside denver colorado.
Guide trips anglers covey fly shop and guide service. Fly fishing guide to the south platte river pat dorsey. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Both rainbow trout and brown trout are found in the south platte river in large numbers. Each fork originates in south park, and eventually empty into downtown denver. Such is the power of the second edition of fly fishing guide to the south platte river. My goals and objectives for this updated version of a. Pat dorsey, author, a fly fishing guide to the south platte river, fly fishing tailwaters. This stretch of river has been given a gold medal designation by colorado parks and wildlife. Take advantage of the changing seasons and our special discount pricing on professional guided fly fishing adventures. You will be fishing for trophy sized trout with experienced guides on nearly 3 miles of private water on the north fork of the south platte river. The nook book ebook of the fly fishing the south platte river. Call and book your trip to fly fish the north platte today.
The denver south platte or dsp flows right through the heart of denver and offers anglers the ultimate in urban fly fishing. An attractor rig with worms, leeches, hares ears, and large caddis offerings is a good place to start. A successful day fly fishing on the south platte river fly fishing on the south platte can be a rewarding experience for those looking to escape into the mountains of colorado. Mar 27, 2020 about fly fishing at deckers on the south platte river in colorado. This amazing waterway is best fished between denver and alma as this is the cold water stretch and supplies vast amounts of food allowing these trout to grow to large sizes in short amounts of time.
The fishing better at deckers, but the views at 11 mile canyon were unbelievable. The south platte river drainage is one of the most famous and prolific stretches of water in the united states. Colorado fly fishing guides, leadville, arkansas river, buena. Just below cheesman canyon is the worldclass deckers area with outstanding opportunity to catch memorable fish. South platte river fly fishing report royal gorge anglers. Below chatfield fly fishing report south platte in.
It may appear that most of this river is private or overcrowded when read about online, but with proper guidance and good mayfly selection this river can be incredibly productive and should be at the very top of every fly anglers bucket list. In other words, its a substantial river made up of varied trout waters, each with their own distinct characteristics. Fly fishing the south platte river, co river segments. Guided fly fishing the platte river park county colorado. We offer professional services with special use permits from the blm, pike and san isabel national forests, colorado division of wildlife and colorado state parks. The health and well being of our veterans, donors and volunteers involved with platte rivers veterans fly fishing prvff is of unparalleled importance. Fly fishing the dream stream on the south platte river. Pat dorseys fly fishing guide to the south platte river new. Fly fishing guide to the south platte river, 2nd edition.
His skill as a guide on the rivers tailwaters is legendary. A fly fishing guide to the south platte river by pat dorsey. Jon kleis fly fishing the dream stream on the south platte river jon kleis written by an expert outfitter with boots in its waters, this piece includes a detailed map with access points. This is a tailwater river, meaning it is flow controlled by a dam, so it is rarely running at levels that are difficult to handle. A nice choice for the never ever looking for an introduction to the sport at in a forgiving environment. Use the calendar below to pull down the datedates that you want to fish. Orvis endorsed outfitter, royal gorge anglers has been guiding on the south platte for 30 years, and offers the best fishing reports on the south platte. Just south of denver, colorado, this worldclass trout fishery comes to life in pat dorseys fly fishing guide to the south platte river. Fly fishing guide to the south platte river by pat dorsey is now available for pre order at blue quill angler. Located in lake george colorado, about one hour from colorado springs, the property features almost 4 miles of private fly fishing on the south platte river.
As far as fishing locations near breckenridge the middle and south are the most accessible. Whether youre planning your trip, learning your insects, improving your fishing with expert tips or getting detailed resources from the usgs streamflows or dow, we got you covered to help you find the river and find the success you want. While trout feed throughout the year in this rich fishery, slow runs, riffles, and deep pockets will put your angling skills to the test. He is author of a fly fishing guide to the south platte river 9780871089519, is coowner of the blue quill angler in evergreen, colorado, and is the. South platte river, colorado hatch chart big y fly co. Jul 23, 2018 im happy to announce that a fly fishing guide to the south platte river is being completely revised and updated. This spot is one of the bestkept secrets on the south platte river, better known to locals as, the dream stream. South park is settled between the rampart and sawatch ranges, which form a wind. This includes the fishing seasons, south platte hatches, a south platte fly fishing guide, and a south plate river fly fishing report. North fork meadows conditions south platte river fly.
Fly fishing for trout on the south platte river in colorado. I see all the fishermen focused on the river and imagine myself doing better than them, though ive never actually seen anyone with a fish on, which should give me a clue about the nature of the south platte. Jun 01, 2016 visited colorado this past week, and we packed the fly rods. South park south platte dream stream spinney reservoir.
Nov 07, 2019 try tubing on the river, and swimming in the platte. We offer the largest selection of flies on the front range. Written by arguably the most experienced south platte river guide pat dorsey, this is a must read for any south platte fisherman. The best colorado fly fishing you will find, and only 60 minutes from denver. Our shop is conveniently situated in the middle of three gold medal sections of the south platte river, all of which can be reached within a 3045 minute drive from our front door. Fishing the deckers stretch of the south platte river is arguably one of the most difficult but rewarding rivers in the state. The revised edition of a fly fishing guide to the south platte river has new. As the south platte leaves denver, much of the fly fishing opportunity disappears, though you do have chances of catching some football size carp, a battle for any six weight. Fly fishing colorados south platte river ask about fly. Some trips will require you to be actively on the water for 6 10 hours a day. The beauty of the place alone could carry it to legendary status on its own merits, as the massive granite formations and boulders stand like a testament to the passage of giants in ages past. Is your fishing ability up to the water you will be fishing. Life happens, but when you are selected for a trip, please take every effort to ensure that you make that trip. Located about an hour outside denver, this area of the south platte river defines the legendary fly fishing that colorado is known for across the world.
Grey reef fly shop wyoming fly fishing, north platte fly. As the saying goes, if you can catch trout in colorados cheesman canyon, you can catch them anywhere in the world. We have several trips that require fishing at elevations above 9. The headwaters of the platte are divided in to three sections. In spring and early summer, the river runs several feet deep to spots 45 deep. The deckers section of the south platte river is a fantastic tailwater fishery yearround. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
Located about one hour southwest of denver colorado, and also close to colorado springs, this classic trout fishery is one of the most fabled stretches of western trout water. Trophy trout await you on many of our leases on the north fork of the south platte. Without a doubt, no fish has put the dsp on the map more than the carp. Fly fishing guide to the south platte river by pat dorsey. Fly fishing the florida keys is the first book of its kind, an excellent howto fishing guide that also shares the feel of this fantastic fishing destination, including its. In fly fishing circles, it has achieved heroic myth status as the fly fishing destination for gold medal trout. South platte below spinney reservoir the infamous stretch of the middle fork of the south platte between spinney and eleven mile reservoirs is known as the dream stream. While a large percentage of the information in my original project is still applicable today, a. Fly fishing hatch chart for south platte river, colorado 15% off caddis flies order by noon select fedex 2 day or priority mail ships same business day. It flows through several lakes and reservoirs presenting all types of fishing challenges from streams to still waters. Pat dorsey has guided on the south platte for more than eleven years. It is expected to be in the warehouse by december 1, 2018, just in time for the holidays and show season. A guides secrets, tactics, and techniques is loaded with helpful tips and techniques that will no doubt help you elevate your skills to the next level. Private access is a rare commodity in wyoming and this is what our north platte river fly shop and north platte lodge provide exclusively for our guided fly fishing guests.
However, there are a few native lunkers holding in the upper and lower sections. The south platte river is located in central colorado. Avoid the crowds and enjoy a picturesque view while catching some of the largest brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout around. South platte fly shop is a full service fly fishing retail store and guide outfitter located in woodland park, co. From fly selection to finding the fish, our guides are experts at fly fishing colorado in the winter season. Fly fishing the south platte river 1991 edition open.
Some of the biggest breakthroughs come from understanding the nuances of our sport. I see a lot of fisherman using a indicator whether a yarn, thingamabobber or any other. The legend continues to grow with every trophy rainbow trout caught at the ranch. Fly fishing guide to the south platte river pat dorsey fly. Its prestige and high regard in the fly fishing world are not undeserved, and this fishery continues to produce for anglers year after year. To call the south platte river a flyfishing legend is something of an understatement. This is due to the hefty trout that venture out of eleven mile reservoir and run upstream into the dream stream section of river. Fly fishing guide to the south platte river is the distillation of pats many years of fishing and guiding these famous waters. With its consistent hatches and long, winding, ox bowed runs, the south platte between spinney and eleven mile reservoirs the dream stream offers some of the best trout fishing in the entire state. This is the longest stretch of private water on the south platte. Fly fishing guide to the south platte river dorsey, pat on. It encompasses a thorough look at each section and gives details on the hatches and recommended fly patters for each season of the year. Fishing report south platte cheesman canyon flycast. Fly fishing guide to the south platte river is the distillation of pat s many years of fishing and guiding these famous waters.
The eagle offers a variety of fishing styles and is generally friendly to anglers of all skill sets. In this river, youll find plenty of cutthroat, brook, brown and rainbow trout in the 10 to 15 range. Updated fly fishing cabin on the gold medal south platte by. If youve never fished the river, this book is a must have, with new maps and updated river, access, and fishing information. Just a few miles from the cheesman canyon section of the south platte river which has the reputation of being one of the finest tailwater fisheries in the state of colorado. Colorado spring fly fishing report colorado trout hunters. Longest owned grey reef fly shop and guide service on the north platte river at the north platte river fly shop you will find the best full service grey reef destination fly shop with a large selection of rods, reels, waders, fishing apparel, wading boots, gear bags, fly tying vises, vests and watercraft. We guided fly fishing trips on the south platte river for the first few weeks of march before having to stop guiding trips due. Fly fishing report for the south platte river in colorado. Front range anglers fly fishing fly fishing the florida. Cutthroat anglers south platte river below spinney. This is a completely revised edition of the fly fishing guide to the south platte river, with updated river and access information.
Guided fly fishing the platte river in park county colorado located to the south of breckenridge in park county, the platte river is world famouse for its fly fishing potential. Book a guided fly fishing trip on south platte river co boxwood. Spinney mountain ranch and charlie meyers state wildlife area, also known as the dream stream, is the tailwater section of the south platte river flowing from spinney reservoir approximately 4 miles before collecting into eleven mile reservoir. He spends at least 200 days per year on the stream so he knows the water intimately. South platte river deckers colorado trout fly fishing youtube. Mar 27, 2020 the middle section is the easiest to fish and produces some of the largest fish on the south platte river. The trip coordinators and the trip selection committee will discuss any and all concerns with you to make sure you have the best experience possible. The south platte river begins as three different streams the south fork, middle fork, and north fork.
A fly fishing guide to the south platte river represents decades of experience from the top guide on this demanding river. The north platte river runs 700 miles from its headwaters in northern colorado to where it meets the south platte. Fly fishing the south platte river, perhaps one of the most famous and iconic rivers of the west will educate, challenge and humble both new and experienced anglers alike. South plate fly shop is a full service fly shop located in woodland park, colorado and servicing the south platte river including spinny mountain ranch, the dream stream, charlie meyers, eleven mile canyon, cheesman canyon and deckers. Landon mayer is a premier fly fishing guide in the heart of colorado. Fly fishing guide to the south platte river, is a complete howto fly fishing manual for the entire south platte river drainage. North platte fly fishing, north platte fishing guide wyoming. Fly fishing guide to the south platte river by pat dorsey is now available for preorder at blue quill angler. Just a few miles from the cheesman canyon section of the south platte river which has the reputation of being one. To book a day on boxwood, long meadow, north fork ranch, or the meadows, call the blue quill angler 3036744700 and well gladly assist you. Among fly fishermen, it is revered as a place of technical, yet rewarding fishing, and offers a plethora of opportunities to catch quality fish in beautiful settings. Fishing the south platte river after the april snow storm.
Join us on this podcast to learn everything you need to know about fly fishing one of the most challenging trout streams in the united states. Fly fishing the dream stream, spinney mountain south platte. Fly fish the tomahawk, south platte river with master. Fly fishing trips platte rivers veterans fly fishing. I live up here in south park, which is a high alpine basin in the geographic center of colorado, through which, the south platte wanders in oxbows and through reservoirs. Deckers fly fishing conditions south platte area angling. With elevated levels of concern surrounding coronavirus covid19, prvff leadership would like to inform you of the decision that has been made in conjunction with our board of directors. South platte fly shop full service fly shop and guided. South platte river deckers, co 6,398ft the deckers area has a storied history, forged by fire, water, and the colorado spirit.
Fly fishing the south platte river is considered the best colorado has to offer by many anglers. The upper section of north fork meadows is a dry fly wonderland with abundant bug hatches that offer some of the best dry fly fishing in colorado. Obviously the covid19 pandemic has had a large effect on colorado and the rest of our country. I was fishing the section below the cheeseman reservoir near deckers. He is joined by greg cunningham and bob louthan to tackle some great fly fishing for trout. Aside from the hoards of anglers that flock to this river every weekend, it is one of our favorites to fish. From cheesman reservoir elevation 6,800 feet, the south platte river descends 6 miles through cheesman canyon to deckers, a worldrenowned fly fishing area. An anglers guide the pruett series paperback january 1, 1992 by hill roger author. The platte can be characterized by classic small stream dry fly fishing in all areas. This area captures the essence of rocky mountain fly fishing without the crowds. Fly fishing the south platte river by hill, roger, 1991, pruett pub. The authorized outfitter listed is the outfitter who will be providing the guides on the dates and property that you want to fish. My goals and objectives for this updated version of a fly fishing guide to the south platte river is to produce a reasonably priced book in a smaller format that can be put into your fishing vehicle for a streamside reference. The 8 miles of deep pools, pocket water and riffles will challenge even the most accomplished anglers.
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