Good Evening Friends!
Getting right into things, here we are with the fishing report and daily conditions in Decker’s/Trumbull. Currently, I’m on the east coast attending some family needs, but the fishing report must go on. The flow below the dam at Cheesman is down a little from yesterday at 423 cfs, with 417 cfs in Decker’s/Trumbull. Not much rain in the forecast for the next few days, with a 20% chance of showers on Thursday and Friday. The upcoming weekend is looking great, with forecast highs in low 80’s and plenty of sunshine. The fishing has been good, but can be a little off when the flows get bumped. Mornings and evenings have been productive on dry flies, with the fish sipping on the Tricos that are mostly near the banks of the river. During the mid-day hours, tossing a big attracting bug such as an Amy’s Ant, Chernobly, or Fuzzy Wuzzy, followed with a variety of emerging bug has caught fish. While nymphing, be sure to put on enough weight to get down where the fish are feeding. I’ve had good success with the Chocolate Thunder, Tw0-Bit Hooker, Olive Split-case, and the Sparkle-Wing Grey RS-2. Prior to my trip, I had good success later in the evening towards dark, with a foam-winged olive, followed with a Parachute Adams. It’s been pretty much almost dark before the trout really start going nuts on the evening hatch, so be patient, it will happen. Tossing a streamer along the banks to rising fish has also led a few big trout into the net, as they can’t seem to resist the big meal being offered. In addition to the fish just being “fish” meaning needing regular meals, this also is most likely a result of some territorial aggression, as my Olive Wooley-Bugger has been annihilated several times the second it hits the water in complete darkness! September is one of the best months to camp in the Platte River Valley, so be sure to make your reservation for a cabin or campground by visiting the SERVICES and THINGS TO DO pages, right here on livedecekerscolorado.com Also, be sure to check out Flies and Lies at http://www.fies-n-lies.com for information on booking a guided fly-fishing trip on the world famous South Platte River. That’s all for now folks, but until then, have a great evening and I hope to see you on the river!
Chris
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September 16, 2016
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Good Afternoon All!!
Greetings to all of you, as I continue my visit with my family in Bethany Beach, Delaware! Keeping in touch with all my fishing resources, here we go with today’s report. 423 cfs below Cheesman Dam, with 409 cfs in Decker’s/Trumbull. Be sure to check out the USGS graph that’s automatically updated and visible each day on the blog. Light winds with the chance of a passing shower this evening is all the rain we have on tap for the weekend! Looks like were wrapping up the latest round of moss that was dislodged last week with the fluctuation in river flows, but still be vigilant about cleaning your flies, as you’ll throwing Moss Balls, instead of an enticing meal for a hungry trout! There are a number of reasons to fish Decker’s this time of year. The crowds are gone, the campgrounds and cabins have room, and the fish are starving!! Just kidding, hungry I’m sure, but starving? probably not. Although at times, I do feel as if the fish are truly on a hunger strike. The reality of that situation can only really mean one thing, presentation! presentation! presentation! By this time in the season, especially in the areas near the Decker’s bridge and upstream, the fish see pretty much every false presentation that could possibly be thrown, leading to a well educated fish population that demands a good drift and a solid hook set. Another great reason to visit the Decker’s area would be for the burritos and the soft serve ice-cream at the Decker’s Corner Cafe. Please visit them at http://www.deckerscorner.com. Decker’s Corner Cafe also offers a full bar, specialty coffee drinks, plus a full menu with pizza, burritos, tacos, and excellent burgers! Well, that’s all for now folks. Until tomorrow, have a great evening and I hope to see you on the river soon!
Chris
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September 15, Camping and fishing report
camping, fishing reportGood Morning Everyone!
Here we go friends! Getting right to it, we’ve got nice weather in Decker’s/Trumbull today. Sunshine for most the day, with some afternoon clouds that will clear out overnight. Sunshine and moderate temperatures is the forecast for the upcoming weekend! 423 cfs below the Cheesman Dam this morning, with a slightly lower flow through Decker’s/Trumbull at 417 cfs. Clarity has improved greatly with consistent flows, with the moss not being nearly as bad as it was last week. September is a great time to visit the South Platte river, as the summer crowds are gone and the fishing is great! If you’re looking to rent a cabin for a night, weekend, or week, check out our services page where you’ll links to Flies and Lies and the Decker’s Country Store. Both businesses offer nightly and weekly cabin rentals. The fire bans that were in place for the second half of our season have been lifted and campfires are once again allowed in the dispersed camping areas of the Pike National Forest. Please don’t view the lift in the fire ban as a reason to be negligent. If you do have a campfire, please be sure to extinguish it properly before leaving camp. If you ever want to know the current status of the fire bans or restrictions in Jefferson County, Colorado, please visit http://jeffco.us/sheriff/wildfire/fire-restrictions-and-bans/. That’s all for now folks. Until next time, I hope to see you on the river!
Chris
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September 14, 2016 Fishing report
camping, fishing reportGood Evening Friends!
Getting right into things, here we are with the fishing report and daily conditions in Decker’s/Trumbull. Currently, I’m on the east coast attending some family needs, but the fishing report must go on. The flow below the dam at Cheesman is down a little from yesterday at 423 cfs, with 417 cfs in Decker’s/Trumbull. Not much rain in the forecast for the next few days, with a 20% chance of showers on Thursday and Friday. The upcoming weekend is looking great, with forecast highs in low 80’s and plenty of sunshine. The fishing has been good, but can be a little off when the flows get bumped. Mornings and evenings have been productive on dry flies, with the fish sipping on the Tricos that are mostly near the banks of the river. During the mid-day hours, tossing a big attracting bug such as an Amy’s Ant, Chernobly, or Fuzzy Wuzzy, followed with a variety of emerging bug has caught fish. While nymphing, be sure to put on enough weight to get down where the fish are feeding. I’ve had good success with the Chocolate Thunder, Tw0-Bit Hooker, Olive Split-case, and the Sparkle-Wing Grey RS-2. Prior to my trip, I had good success later in the evening towards dark, with a foam-winged olive, followed with a Parachute Adams. It’s been pretty much almost dark before the trout really start going nuts on the evening hatch, so be patient, it will happen. Tossing a streamer along the banks to rising fish has also led a few big trout into the net, as they can’t seem to resist the big meal being offered. In addition to the fish just being “fish” meaning needing regular meals, this also is most likely a result of some territorial aggression, as my Olive Wooley-Bugger has been annihilated several times the second it hits the water in complete darkness! September is one of the best months to camp in the Platte River Valley, so be sure to make your reservation for a cabin or campground by visiting the SERVICES and THINGS TO DO pages, right here on livedecekerscolorado.com Also, be sure to check out Flies and Lies at http://www.fies-n-lies.com for information on booking a guided fly-fishing trip on the world famous South Platte River. That’s all for now folks, but until then, have a great evening and I hope to see you on the river!
Chris
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September 13, 2016 Fishing Report
fishing reportGood morning my friends!!
Although I am not currently in the valley, the fishing report must go on! So, with that being said, here we go with today’s conditions and fishing report. We’ve finally had a few days of consistent flows, which has settled the fish down a bit and they are returning to normal feeding activity. Currently in the Cheesman Canyon, the South Platte river below the dam is at 488 cfs, Decker’s at about 475, with Trumbull matching. Going deep has been the key over the last couple of days to get down to the fish closer on the bottom. With egg and worm patterns producing during some of the cloudy periods after the flow increase, we stuck to nymphing deep and were able to pull several nice fish. The weather has been comfortable, with chilly temperatures in the early morning, but warming up nicely around ten. Looking forward through the rest of the week, we’re looking at temps in the low 70’s during the day, cooling down rather quickly in the evening hours. We’re still seeing the Trico’s through mid-morning, then turning to dry-dropper rigs, with an evening full of dry-flies and streamers. One of the things that I notice, as I regularly fish a few spots on the river, is that if you occasionally throw something that the fish haven’t been seeing that much of, you can generally find that aggressive monster of a trout that is waiting patiently for a new “Bug Buffet” offering! I’ll be posting reports each day, as I am currently out of the Decker’s area. Keep in mind that if there is not a daily posted fishing report, the USGS RSS feed is automatically updated to show current flow through Trumbull at the end of my blog introduction. That’s all for now folks! Good luck out there and I hope to see you on the river!
Chris
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September 11, 2016
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No fishing for me today folks, as I prepare for a two week trip back east to spend some time with family. Don’t fear, current conditions in Decker’s will still be posted daily, as well as up to date information on what’s working to catch the trout! Today we saw more of the same as a result of the flow bump. Getting down deep has been key with the fish seemingly hanging out closer to the bottom for the last couple of days. I watched a few Anglers today that were accompanied by one of the local guides work the section of river through Trumbull. Set up with a three-fly nymph rig with an egg up top, followed with a San Juan worm, and trailing with a grey RS-2, they managed to pull a couple nice brown trout as I snapped a few photos. Current flow below Cheesman Dam is 485 cfs, with 475 in Trumbull. The grass and the debris released from the flow increase has improved greatly today, and by tomorrow things should be getting back to normal. The weather has been great, chilly in the morning, but warming up nicely! One of the joy’s of living in this valley is being surrounded by wildlife. I hope you enjoy the pictures that I provide for my galleries, as I take every photograph for livedeckerscolroado.com. Please share by clicking on the provided media links! It really helps get the word out about the website! I’m hoping to do some off-shore fishing, or perhaps just drift for some flounder on my trip back east! I’ll be sure to provide some pictures! That’s all for now folks! Have a great evening and I hope to see you on the river!
Chris
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