Colorado
South Platte River at South Platte
Location Snapshot
South Platte River at South Platte is a Colorado trout reach near the North Fork confluence, downstream of the better-known Cheesman and Deckers corridor. Brown and rainbow trout are the principal targets in this focused coldwater river fishery.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
45°F
Feels like
39°F
Wind
7 mph S
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:30 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
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 2 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 66°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 6 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 44°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 45°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Drizzle
High 63°F / Low 54°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 17 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Drizzle
High 72°F / Low 51°F
Chance 22%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the South Platte River at South Platte.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at South 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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
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
Jefferson, 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
Jefferson
Management Category
Trout river (historical monitoring)
Regulation Scope
South Platte at South Platte / North Fork confluence.
Regulation Summary
South Platte at South Platte. Historical gauge 06707500 is not a current live gauge. Deckers is a separate destination.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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