South Arkansas River
State Park in Chaffee County, Colorado
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This fishery boasts high densities of brown trout, brook trout, and rainbow trout, with some quality size fish, throughout this stretch.
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South Arkansas River
State Park in Chaffee County, Colorado
Water Type:
Conditions:
This fishery boasts high densities of brown trout, brook trout, and rainbow trout, with some quality size fish, throughout this stretch.
Stocking Report:
Activities:
Common Species:
Body of Water
Description
From FR 231 downstream to confluence with North Fork South Arkansas River.
The South Arkansas River offers an excellent stream fishing opportunity very close to the town of Salida, CO. This fishery boasts high densities of brown trout, brook trout, and rainbow trout, with some quality size fish, throughout this stretch. The river has several easy access points in the upper reaches making it friendly for a variety of anglers.
For more information, check the Forest Service website.
Be a Pain in the ANS!
If you use water, aquatic nuisance species (ANS) can affect you. For example, Zebra and quagga mussels clog up the infrastructure that delivers water to our homes. Keeping invasive species under control is a matter of public health.