Angler releases fish

South Platte River

State Park in Park, Colorado

Water Type:

River

Conditions:

River segment from Elevenmile Dam downstream to Wagon Tongue Gulch Rd bridge at Springer Gulch

Stocking Report:

Stocked

Activities:

Fishing

Common Species:

Brown Trout, Cutbow, Rainbow Trout

Angler releasing brown trout. This image was not taken on the South Platte River.

South Platte River

State Park in Park, Colorado

Angler releasing brown trout. This image was not taken on the South Platte River.

Water Type:

River

Conditions:

River segment from Elevenmile Dam downstream to Wagon Tongue Gulch Rd bridge at Springer Gulch

Stocking Report:

Stocked

Activities:

Fishing

Common Species:

Brown Trout, Cutbow, Rainbow Trout

Access

Elevenmile Dam downstream to the Wagon Tongue Gulch Road bridge at Springer Gulch. This area requires the purchase of a pass through the Forest Service to access the area. This reach offers excellent trout fishing for brown trout as well as the opportunity to catch rainbow trout and cutbows. It is artificial fly and lure only and catch and release. 

For more information, please visit the Forest Service website.

Special Regulations

  1. Fishing is by artificial flies and lures only.
  2. All trout must be returned to the water immediately upon catch.
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