South Platte - Deckers - Colorado
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South Platte – Deckers - Water Flow Chart
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South Platte – Deckers - General hatch chart
| Month | Hatch | Time of Day | Recommended Fly Sizes | Popular Fly Patterns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Midges | Mid Day | #18-#24 | Black Beauty, Zebra Midge |
| Winter Stones | Morning | #16-#20 | TC Stone, Hot Spot Stone | |
| February | Midges | Mid Day | #18-#24 | Mercury Midge, Flossy Worm |
| Winter Stones | Morning | #16-#20 | Buckskin, Pheasant Tail | |
| March | Midges | Mid Day | #18-#24 | Copper John, WD-40 |
| Blue Wing Olives | Afternoon | #18-#22 | Sparkle Duns, RS2 | |
| April | Midges | Mid Day | #18-#24 | RS2, Disco Midge |
| Blue Wing Olives | Afternoon | #18-#22 | Foam Wing Emerger, Adams | |
| May | Caddis | Afternoon/Evening | #14-#18 | Elk Hair Caddis, Peacock Caddis |
| Blue Wing Olives | Afternoon | #18-#22 | JuJu Baetis, Radar BWO | |
| June | Golden Stones | Afternoon | #8-#12 | Yellow Sally, Stimulator |
| Pale Morning Duns | Afternoon | #16-#20 | Fluttering PMD, Parachute PMD | |
| July | Caddis | Afternoon/Evening | #14-#18 | Elk Hair Caddis, X-Caddis |
| Terrestrials | All Day | #14-#20 | Dave’s Hopper, Fat Albert | |
| August | Terrestrials | All Day | #14-#20 | Chernobyl Ant, Parachute Hopper |
| Tricos | Morning | #20-#24 | Trico Spinner, Indicator Spinner Trico | |
| September | Tricos | Morning | #20-#24 | Trico Spinner, CDC Trico Dun |
| Blue Wing Olives | Afternoon | #18-#22 | Punch Buggy, Baetis Cripple | |
| October | Blue Wing Olives | Afternoon | #18-#22 | Vis-A-Dun, Pheasant Tail |
| Midges | Mid Day | #18-#24 | Jujubee Midge, Cream Miracle Midge | |
| November | Midges | Mid Day | #18-#24 | UV Midge, Top Secret Midge |
| Winter Stones | Morning | #16-#20 | 20 Incher Stone, Nitro Caddis Pupa | |
| December | Midges | Mid Day | #18-#24 | Flashy Midge, Mercury Midge |
| Winter Stones | Morning | #16-#20 | Tung Teaser, Coffee’s Sparkleminnow |
South Platte – Deckers Access Points
The South Platte – Deckers is known for its prime fly fishing locations. Here are the best access points:
- Deckers Corner: Found at the junction of CR126 and CR67, this spot offers plenty of room for casting.
- Bridge Crossing: Just downstream from Deckers, it boasts easy river access, but tends to get crowded.
- Scraggy View Picnic Area: Offers riverside picnic tables and easy access to prime fishing spots.
- Night Hawk Hill: Located just beyond Scraggy View, this hill provides an elevated view plus river access.
- Willow Bend: A more secluded spot upstream of Deckers. Perfect for those seeking solitude while fishing.
- Horse Creek: Located just beyond Willow Bend, it offers a mix of small rapids and calm waters, perfect for fly fishing.
South Platte – Deckers Fishing Spots
The South Platte – Deckers is an angler’s paradise with plenty of spots ideal for fly fishing. Here are some of the best areas:
- Deckers Chute: This spot, accessible through an easy hike, offers optimal chances to catch brown and rainbow trout.
- Night Hawk Hill: Located just a few miles upstream from Deckers town, this site provides large boulders and deep holes perfect for fly fishing.
- Scraggy View Picnic Ground: Featuring a long fishing dock and scenic picnic area, it’s the perfect spot for all-day fishing trips.
- Bridge Crossing: Less than a mile upstream of Deckers, this spot offers plenty of fish in deeper waters.
- Willow Bend: Access this spot from the Gill Trail, it encompasses a variety of great rock structures for large trout.
Remember to respect all fishing regulations and private properties around the South Platte – Deckers area.
South Platte – Deckers Local Fish Species
- Trout
- Rainbow Trout – Known for their vibrant colors and the distinctive “rainbow” strip along their sides, they’re commonly found in the South Platte – Deckers.
- Brown Trout – These fish sport lovely golden-brown scales, and their size and cunning make them an exciting challenge for fly fishers.
- Brook Trout – They are smaller, but their beautiful colors and patterns make them a joy to catch and release.
- Cutthroat Trout – Named for the distinctive red marks on their lower jaws, these trout are a local favorite.
- White Sucker – These are not the most glamorous fish, but their size and strength can make them quite a challenge to land.
- Mountain Whitefish – These fish can be quite elusive, which makes landing one an exciting accomplishment.
- Longnose Dace – These small fish are plentiful in rivers and streams, making them a good choice for beginner fly fishers.
- Stonecat – These slender, nocturnal fish can provide quite an adventure for nighttime fly fishing.
About the South Platte – Deckers
Learning about the South Platte – Deckers area brings us to the beautiful sounds of roaring rivers and the serene sights of lush forests. Nestled in southern Jefferson County, Colorado, the vicinity was named after its first postmaster, Charles Decker.
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