Deckers, Colorado

South Platte River Hatch Report

South Platte River | Deckers, Colorado | Updated Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT | Station: South Platte River below Brush Creek near Trumbull, CO

Focus on slow, deep runs and shelf water with a drag-free drift.

Forecast timing & sources
Forecast generated
Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
Valid until
Oct 30, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
Source updated
Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
Flow observation
Observed Oct 29, 2026, 6:45 AM MDT
Water temperature observation
Observed Oct 29, 2026, 6:45 AM MDT

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Configured gauge: South Platte River at Deckers · 06701900. The forecast point may differ from the gauge location.

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Today's Read

Clear morning conditions and stable low flows on the South Platte tailwater point to technical subsurface fishing. Trout will feed selectively on midges and small BWOs. A refined presentation is essential for success in clear water.

Bugs & Best Matches

What's active
Fish this
Midges, size Size 20 to 24, Midday (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
Top Secret Midge, size Size 20 to 24; Juju Midge, size Size 20 to 24; Mercury Midge, size Size 20 to 24
BWOs, size Size 18 to 22, Midday (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
RS2, size Size 18 to 22, emerger; Barr Emerger, size Size 18 to 22; Pheasant Tail, size Size 18 to 22, nymph
Scuds, size Size 16 to 20, Morning (6:00 AM–10:00 AM)
Ray Charles, size Size 16 to 20; Tailwater Scud, size Size 16 to 20; Amphipod, size Size 16 to 20
Caddis, size Size 16 to 18, Midday (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
No matching fly supplied
Terrestrials, size Size 16 to 18, Afternoon (2:00 PM–6:00 PM)
No matching fly supplied

How Fish Respond To This Hatch

  • Clear morning conditions and stable low flows on the South Platte tailwater point to technical subsurface fishing. Trout will feed selectively on midges and small BWOs. A refined presentation is essential for success in clear water.
  • Focus on slow, deep runs and shelf water with a drag-free drift.

Current Conditions

Flow105 cfs and steady
Water TempUnavailable
WeatherClear Night
Rating7/10 · Good