Hello Everyone!
Well, we’ve made it to the last big holiday weekend of the summer season! The weather is looking great, the campgrounds are filling up, and the fishing has been fantastic! This morning started off sunny, but then we got a few spots of rain in the valley, but nothing to really speak of. On the fishing side of things, Oh my! It’s has been really good for the last couple of days. In the morning, you can’t go wrong with the Trico’s. Doubling up on dry flies with an indicator bug and a smaller dry has been working well after the Tricos are finished, and underneath, the fish have been going crazy over the grey/RS-2 Sparkle-wing, size 22-24. Bugs such as the grey pheasant tail, pat’s rubber legs, copper john, all trailing a variety of emergers and midges have been extremely productive between noon throughout the day! This morning I watched a guide on the river assist an Angler as she hooked up on a nice 19/20 inch Brown on a small Baetis. Not sure exactly what it was, but Baetis for sure. Last night, as it’s really just about too dark to see, the BWO’s are coming off big time! The fish are jumping out of the air along the banks and the granite walls, eager to risk it all in hopes of a tasty morsel! The friendly, knowledgeable staff at Flies-n-lies will certainly send you off with everything you could possibly need for a day on the Platte, so stop in and gear up for the day. Be sure to check them out at http://www.flies-n-lies.com. The current flow below Cheesman Dam is 281 cfs and 290 in Trumbull. Clarity is improving, but moss is still in the picture! It’s going to be a busy weekend fishing the Platte, so get up here early and remember that there is much more open areas to fish downstream from Decker’s. Word of advice, If you are not expecting to have someone fishing no further than 20 yards away from you, heed the warning and head on down river!!
On the camping and cabin side of things, we’re filling up fast and most the cabins are booked for the holiday weekend! Both Flies and Lies and the Decker’s Country Store both have cabins to rent. Please visit http://www.southplatterivercabins.com for more information and current availability. In the Decker’s area, we basically have 4 campgrounds. Three of the campgrounds are on Hwy.67, the other being on Jefferson County Rd.126. The only campground that takes reservations is the Lone Rock Campground. You can make your reservation here at http://www.reserveamerica.com. At about 5 o’clock this afternoon, they were filling up fast. So, if you aren’t up here yet, don’t expect to get a site at any of these campgrounds, sorry! Good news on the Fire Bans! Jefferson County has lifted their stage one fire ban and their are no current fire restrictions. Douglas County still has stage one in place, visit http://www.dcsheriff.net/sheriffs-office/divisions/emergency-management/fire-restrictions/ for the details. Please have a safe holiday weekend and I will see you back here tomorrow with an updated fishing report.
Chris
September 2, 2016 Evening Report
camping, fishing reportHello Everyone!
Well, we’ve made it to the last big holiday weekend of the summer season! The weather is looking great, the campgrounds are filling up, and the fishing has been fantastic! This morning started off sunny, but then we got a few spots of rain in the valley, but nothing to really speak of. On the fishing side of things, Oh my! It’s has been really good for the last couple of days. In the morning, you can’t go wrong with the Trico’s. Doubling up on dry flies with an indicator bug and a smaller dry has been working well after the Tricos are finished, and underneath, the fish have been going crazy over the grey/RS-2 Sparkle-wing, size 22-24. Bugs such as the grey pheasant tail, pat’s rubber legs, copper john, all trailing a variety of emergers and midges have been extremely productive between noon throughout the day! This morning I watched a guide on the river assist an Angler as she hooked up on a nice 19/20 inch Brown on a small Baetis. Not sure exactly what it was, but Baetis for sure. Last night, as it’s really just about too dark to see, the BWO’s are coming off big time! The fish are jumping out of the air along the banks and the granite walls, eager to risk it all in hopes of a tasty morsel! The friendly, knowledgeable staff at Flies-n-lies will certainly send you off with everything you could possibly need for a day on the Platte, so stop in and gear up for the day. Be sure to check them out at http://www.flies-n-lies.com. The current flow below Cheesman Dam is 281 cfs and 290 in Trumbull. Clarity is improving, but moss is still in the picture! It’s going to be a busy weekend fishing the Platte, so get up here early and remember that there is much more open areas to fish downstream from Decker’s. Word of advice, If you are not expecting to have someone fishing no further than 20 yards away from you, heed the warning and head on down river!!
On the camping and cabin side of things, we’re filling up fast and most the cabins are booked for the holiday weekend! Both Flies and Lies and the Decker’s Country Store both have cabins to rent. Please visit http://www.southplatterivercabins.com for more information and current availability. In the Decker’s area, we basically have 4 campgrounds. Three of the campgrounds are on Hwy.67, the other being on Jefferson County Rd.126. The only campground that takes reservations is the Lone Rock Campground. You can make your reservation here at http://www.reserveamerica.com. At about 5 o’clock this afternoon, they were filling up fast. So, if you aren’t up here yet, don’t expect to get a site at any of these campgrounds, sorry! Good news on the Fire Bans! Jefferson County has lifted their stage one fire ban and their are no current fire restrictions. Douglas County still has stage one in place, visit http://www.dcsheriff.net/sheriffs-office/divisions/emergency-management/fire-restrictions/ for the details. Please have a safe holiday weekend and I will see you back here tomorrow with an updated fishing report.
Chris
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September 1, 2016 Labor day weekend!
campingGood evening friends!
Well, we’ve come to another end of the busy summer season here in Decker’s, but we’re gearing up for one more weekend before the kids return to school full time and all that PTO goes to waste! For those of you that are planning to camp at one of the three first come first serve campgrounds along Platte River Road, there’s good news! When I road my bike down past Nighthawk this morning, I passed all three campgrounds along the way. The only campground that appeared to have anyone camping was Osprey. Leaving Decker’s and heading down stream, you’re first choice of campgrounds would be the Platte River Campground. It sits above the Platte on a nice stretch of land that is covered with Pine and Spruce, mixed in are some Aspens, but plenty of shade for those warm afternoons. The campsites are nicely spread out, giving you a little more privacy then some of the others. This is also a good area to fish due to the fact that it’s also a “Day Use” area, which means there is a fee to simply park and fish. Most regular anglers to our area don’t like to pay to park! When you camp it’s mostly your group and other campers that fish this section regularly. There’s not much free parking close, so not many just walk in. Heading about six miles downstream from Decker’s, the second campground is Ouzel. This campground is also along the river is one centrally located campsite. You tend to be a little too close to your neighbor, in my opinion, but it’s right off the road and has easy river access for tubing. The last campground you will have the option to visit would be Osprey. This campground is ten miles from the Decker’s resort, is located on the river, but doesn’t have much cover. If you are fortunate enough to come across a cancellation, you can also book a campsite at the only campground in Decker’s that takes reservations. Just click here, http://www.reserveamerica.com/camping/lone-rock-campground-co.
Have a great evening!
Chris
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September 1, 2016 Fishing Report
fishing reportGood Morning to All!
Well folks, I think we may have finally resolved my almost month long lockout from my dashboard! My deepest apologizes for not having the fishing report posted daily as I have intended to since I launched livedeckerscolorado.com It’s much warmer this morning, already 54 degrees and going to warm up nicely today with a high of 86. I’m getting ready to ride downstream this morning and will be posting another update a little later on the fishing. Right now, we’ve got flows of the South Platte river below Cheesman Dam at 281 cfs, with 314 cfs at the Trumbull station. With no real rain showers to speak of last night, Decker’s bridge area is flowing at about 300 cfs. It’s going to be a busy weekend up here in Decker’s, so make those camping and cabin reservations now! In the meantime, pack up those waders, grab the kids and the tubes and head on up to Decker’s for one more summer send off to a fantastic 2016 summer season! Have a great morning!!
Chris
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August 31, 2016 Fishing report
camping, fishing reportGood Evening Everyone!
Another rain free day in the valley and I just came in from an early evening of dry-fly action out back! Flows are at 281 below Cheesman Dam, 318 in Trumbull, and about 310/315 in Decker’s. Lot’s of big Maylflies on the water this evening, with two fish taken with a BWO, extended body with the foam wing! Nothing was really rising when I got to the river’s edge, but on the fourth toss of my fly which I threw tight to the bank, brought up a nice brown, followed shortly after with a smaller cut-bow. Not having much time myself in the last few days to fish, I haven’t had the chance to try many new fly combinations, but I’m hoping to get out there tomorrow and through the weekend. The conditions have remained solid, with morning Tricos coming off until about noon, mixed in with some BWO’S, and the hoppers are everywhere! Seems like the moss situation is improving, but still be prepared to clean your flies often.
The holiday weekend is upon us, so if you’re planning to camp at any of the three first come first serve campsites in the Decker’s area, I would advise getting up here no later than Thursday afternoon. They tend to fill up quick and the two campgrounds that take reservations most likely are full too! You can check the availability by visiting http://www.reserveamerica.com If you are interested in renting a cabin for the holiday weekend, be sure to check out http://www.southplatterivercabins.com The Decker’s Country Store and Flies and Lies both have cabins available for rent year round. Simply visit the above links for more information about booking your cabin today! Along with your lodging and outdoor activities information conveniently located in one website, livedeckerscolorado.com is also your one stop location for up to date fishing conditions in Decker’s and Trumbull. Be sure to bookmark my blog and I look forward to providing you current fishing and river conditions each day, from the beautiful South Platte River Valley, Decker’s, Colorado.
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August 30, 2016 Fishing report
fishing reportGood evening my fishing friends!
Well, today was the first day in about the last 5 or 6 that we haven’t had the afternoon thunderstorms. The morning temperatures in the valley are beginning to drop as we head into September and the fishing has been really fantastic! The measured flow on the South Platte today in Trumbull was a little higher than yesterday at 327 cfs. Below Cheesman we have 281 cfs, with it looking like 315 in Decker’s. No fishing for me today, but I did observe a nice rise occurring this morning downstream at Bridge Crossing, as I cycled from Trumbull to Nighthawk and back. Each morning, as I make this 20 mile ride during the morning hatch, I try to make note of the bugs that are stuck to my cycling jersey when I return. Seems to be a pretty good way to find out what’s happening on particular stretches of river. If you are looking to book a guided fly-fishing trip, a cabin for an extended stay or just for one night, be sure to check out Flies and Lies http://www.flies-n-lies.com
Have a great evening and I hope to see you on the river!
Chris
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