What flies are hatching on the South Platte River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the South Platte River include Blue-Winged Olive, Pale Morning Dun, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the South Platte River?

The South Platte River is running at 112 CFS at the Deckers gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the South Platte River fishable today?

South Platte River is rated marginal right now. Flow is 112 CFS at the Deckers gauge. Go in prepared — heavier tippet, cautious wading, or target edges and seams.

Front Range, Colorado

South Platte River

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Live Conditions

South Platte River — Deckers

Marginal

112CFS

Discharge

3.21ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 33 min agoView on USGS ↗

Live Conditions

South Platte River — Eleven Mile Canyon

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Water Temp

No recent dataCondition thresholds not yet defined for this gaugeView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

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24-Hr Pressure

23.47 inHg · → High/stable

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Local Weather

56°FClear sky

Wind 6 mph23.47 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

80° / 44°

Tomorrow

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Overcast

78° / 50°

Thu

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Overcast

60° / 43°

Fri

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Overcast

66° / 37°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the South Platte River.

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's South Platte River conditions.

📷 Live Camera

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🪰 Hatch Calendar

South Platte River · April · Spring

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JanDec

Strong BWO hatches on cloudy days (size 18-20). Caddis beginning. PMDs possible in warmer stretches. Good variety month — match what fish are eating.

Blue-Winged OlivePMDCaddis

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About South Platte River

Colorado's most popular trout river. Technical dry fly water at Deckers, diverse sections from Eleven Mile Canyon to Cheesman Canyon.

Blue-Winged OlivePale Morning DunCaddisMidge