South Platte River
THE Lovely
South platte River
Deckers, CO (6,398ft)
The Deckers area has a storied history, forged by fire, water, and the Colorado spirit. This splendid fishery is a picturesque trout stream, located about an hour from both metro Denver and Colorado Springs.
The trout feed year round in this nutrient rich tailwater and grow to trophy sizes. It’s not uncommon to hook browns, rainbows, and cuttbows in the 20″-24″ range. Deep pockets, riffles, and slow runs will challenge your angling skills.
Though difficult to put into words, there’s something about this section of The Platte that just feels as though it were designed for walk & wade fly fishing. The often gin clear water, mostly gravel stream bed, stunning scenery, abundant trout life, and ideal river width all come together to form a magical spot to fly fish on foot.
Walk & Wade Fly Fishing on The Platte
Mule deer, eagles, and other Colorado wildlife also cruise these vibrant riverbanks as well, making the Deckers area of the South Platte a blissful wilderness escape, seemingly right in Denver’s backyard.
Our guides have intimate knowledge of this South Platte fishery and will teach you how to be successful here. Book a trip to Deckers and experience a slice of Colorado fly fishing history. Then, sit back and relax while taking in the Colorado sunshine, a majestic view of Long Scraggy Peak, and the pure satisfaction of a day spent fly fishing.
The South Platte River at Deckers, CO (Decker, CO)
*DO NOT USE MAPS FOR NAVIGATION. MAPS ONLY PROVIDE A GENERAL IDEA OF WHERE ANGLERS MAY BE FISHING. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR GUIDE AS TO THE EXACT LOCATION FOR YOUR TRIP.
Frequently asked
questions
How far is this river from Denver?
Depending upon your location in the Metro Area, the scenic drive to Deckers will be about an hour and a half.
When is the best time to fish Deckers?
Deckers is a tailwater that we guide all year long. Avoid extremely cold winter days and extremely hot summer days.
