Colorado
North Platte River near Northgate
Current River Rating
Fair · 52
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 39.2 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.32 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 6:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 06620000 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
55°F
Feels like
50°F
Wind
4 mph SE
Wind gust
5 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 2 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 6 AM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 2 PM
Overcast
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 6 PM
Overcast
Temp 77°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 10 PM
Overcast
Temp 65°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 56°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 52°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 33 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Partly cloudy
High 76°F / Low 43°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Bounded North Platte River Gold Medal destination near Northgate (Routt NF boundary to Wyoming / Northgate Canyon). USGS 06620000 provides live discharge; live 00010 is not present, so thermal context uses the existing river-trout air-derived path. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at North Platte River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The North Platte near Northgate is the Colorado Gold Medal / Northgate Canyon identity. Monitoring-Backed conditions use live USGS discharge plus the accepted river-trout air-derived thermal path. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match remains unpublished for this identity after Option-B local-expert seasonal research. No two standing destination-specific seasonal charts for Northgate.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CPW 2026 Gold Medal Water (trout standing-stock criteria in the 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure). North Platte River from the Routt National Forest boundary to Wyoming (Northgate Canyon).
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CPW 2026 Gold Medal Water (trout standing-stock criteria in the 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure). North Platte River from the Routt National Forest boundary to Wyoming (Northgate Canyon).
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Canyon trout river along the Colorado–Wyoming Gold Medal from the Routt NF boundary to the state line.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Gold Medal fishing is documented by CPW. BLM/USFS access applies in Northgate Canyon. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point.
Stocking information
Confirm current official CPW stocking. Gold Medal criteria are not a live stocking claim.
Official sources
Verify current CPW North Platte / Northgate Canyon special regulations in the 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure. Wyoming regulations begin at the state line.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Jackson, Colorado
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Jackson
Management Category
Gold Medal trout river
Regulation Scope
North Platte Gold Medal at Northgate Canyon
Regulation Summary
CPW Gold Medal North Platte from the Routt NF boundary to Wyoming (Northgate Canyon).
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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