Dec.7, 2016 Decker’s, Colorado Fishing Update

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Welcome to the winter fishing season!

Greetings my friends! Woke up to a couple of inches of fresh snow, bitter cold temperatures and grey skies until about 2pm.  No change in the flows, we’re still sub 100, with some ice forming in the slower moving sections of the river. I just walked down to the river a few moments ago and temped the river at 39 degrees! If you didn’t know, the Decker’s section of the South Platte River is known as a tail-water fishery.  By definition, a tail-water fishery refers to waters located immediately downstream from a hydraulic structure, such as a dam (excluding minimum release such as for fish water), bridge or culvert.  I only fished for a few minutes today, as my day was spent playing in the snow with Bailey, our Golden Retriever! If you’ve been through Trumbull, specifically “hole in the wall” you’ve most likely met, or you’re bound to meet our friendly little friend when you come through our section of river! Temps today were in the low teens with one more day of cold! The fish are most active from 11 to about 3 each day, with most of the action in the shallow, sunnier spots of the river. Nymphing small midges and the occasional dry seems to be working for me most days, with the streamer being thrown to the banks when I’m covering more water. Zebras, juju, chocolate thunder, black beauty, RS-2, WD-40, and the small, size 24 “bleached out” BWO was really snagging fish for a short period on Friday while the snow was falling and the skies were grey. Not too many Anglers on the river today, but look for more pressure as we head into the weekends. One thing to keep in mind when coming to fish the South Platte at Decker’s or Trumbull, is that the further downriver you go from the Decker’s Resort intersection, you’ll have much more sun covered water for most of that 11-3 period of good fishing! For a complete selection of all the flies and advice you’ll need for a successful day on the S.Platte, stop in and see the guys at Flies and Lies or visit their website at http://www.flies-n-lies.com for more information on guided fly-fishing trips and cabin rentals! That’s all for now my friends. Until next time, stay warm and I hope to see you on the river soon!