South Platte River (Deckers)

This tailwater section of the South Platte River starts below Cheesman Reservoir. 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.  

 

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THE SOUTH PLATTE RIVER

CHEESMAN CANYON AND DECKERS RIVER INFORMATION

This is our homeriver! Have one of our talented guides give you a fly fishing trip or lesson around the Deckers area and rediscover a great natural resource easily accessible from Colorado Springs and Denver!  This is our go to location for public water guided fly fishing trips. 

In the Summer of 2002, we saw extreme drought followed by the infamous Haymen fire that burned thousands of acres in the South Platte River Basin drainage. The river ran black from ash for almost a year. Today the river has returned quickly to its former glory as a premier fly fishing destination. There are excellent hatches, lots of trout, and some beautiful rainbows and browns for anglers to enjoy.

Great fly fishing is not the only Deckers attraction. Anglers also have the opportunity to view diverse wildlife around Deckers. Get outside and give flyfishing, at nearby Deckers a try.

Fred Gray with a trophy Deckers Rainbow.
Jordan and Rio with a huge South Platte near Deckers brown trout.
Trophy Trout from the South Platte at Deckers.
Trophy Brown Trout from the South Platte near Deckers
Trophy Deckers Trout!
A trophy Deckers brown trout caught on a dry fly.
Rainbow from a guide trip to the South Platte.
One of many sets of doubles from a great guided fly fishing trip to the South Platte near the town of Deckers.
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Perfect wild trout from the South Platte River.
A large rainbow trout from a guided trip on the South Platte near Deckers.
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