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We are excited to offer you guided trips on this beautiful private trophy fishing water. The Ranch stretch is ¾ mile of the North Fork of the South Platte River, located 3 miles west of Bailey on Hwy. 285. An exceptional day of fishing awaits anglers interested in catching many different species of trout from 16” to 8 lbs. The river is a classic mountain stream offering pocket water, riffles, runs and pools. A lodge is located near the river for overnight stays as well as delicious lunches.
North Fork Meadows, also private, is ½ mile of the North Fork of the South Platte River, located downstream from the North Fork area. The river sits on a private ranch in a meadow offering a wide open space for casting. Beginners will enjoy this section of the river. Trout from 1-1 ½ lbs. roam this water. This water is located on Hwy. 285 just before the town of Shawnee.
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Boxwood Gulch and Long Meadow
The fishing at these two premier waters is great, even during the winter months. WE HAVE THE BEST PRICES! Reserve your date by contacting Trout Trips at 303-518-4337 or fishing@trouttrips.com.
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South Platte River above Elevenmile Reservoir
From Denver take I-25 south to Colorado Springs; take the Hwy. 24 exit to Woodland Park; Continue on Hwy. 24 to Lake George; turn south, or left, onto county road 92, then to county road 57.
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South Platte River at Deckers
This river is historically one of the top fisheries in Colorado. This stretch of river is regulated using flies and lures only. Good flows for this river range from 80-450 CFS. Winter flows will be from 50 - 100CFS. Winter water temps will be in the low 40's. Drive time from Denver to the South Platte is 1 and ½ hours via Pine, or about an hour via Sedalia. |
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Williams Fork River
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Arkansas River
The Arkansas sits in a “banana belt,” as the stunning, lofty peaks of the Sawatch Mountains extract most of the moisture from the air, providing the Arkansas River Valley with over 300 sunny days a year. The major accesses to the Arkansas are from Hwy. 285, or west on Hwy. 50 from Pueblo, or south from I-70 to Hwy. 24 through Leadville.
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Box 11181 Englewood CO. 80151 ~ Phone: 303-518-4337 Copyright ©2001-2006 - All Rights Reserved |
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Colorado
offers many outstanding fishing destinations. We have compiled a list
of some of our favorites, along with a brief overview of each river,
its
general location, and links to current streamflow levels. You're welcome
to use this as a guideline to your own adventure, or to select your destination
for a guided trip with us.
North Fork and Meadows
This is a year-round fishery, so keep this in mind when you need a
quality day on the water during those long winter months. Coming from Denver take Hwy 285 to just past the town of Shawnee. It is 50 minutes from Denver. From I-70 take Hwy. 9 to the town of Fairplay and then take Hwy 285 east to Shawnee.
Boxwood is private trophy trout water. It is ¾ mile
of the North Fork of the South Platte River.This section of the river
offers deep pools, runs and pocket water. This water is a year around
fishery. 10+lb. trout hold in these waters. Boxwood is located 1/3 mile
west of the town of Shawnee. There is a comfortable lodging area located
very close to the river. From Denver, it is only 50 minutes on Hwy.
285. Coming from Fairplay, take Hwy. 285 east. The ranch is located
between the town of Grant and Shawnee.
Long
Meadow. This is also big trout water offering all sorts of
different species of trout from 16” up to 8 lbs. It is located
on Hwy. 285 just upstream from Boxwood Gulch Ranch and is part of Boxwood.
It is 2 miles of the North Fork of the South Platte offering pocket
water, riffles, runs and deep pools. 
The
South Platte River below Spinney Mountain Reservoir is considered one
of Colorado's most productive big trout streams. There are 5 miles of
this public water to fish between Spinney and Elevenmile Reservoirs. Big
rainbows in the spring and browns in the fall work their way out of Elevenmile
Reservoir to spawn in the “Dream Stream.” Cutthroats can be
seen coming up to the surface in July for the trico hatch.
This public river is a tailwater, coming out of Williams Fork Reservoir
and emptying into the Colorado River. Pocket water, riffles, runs and
pools classify this river as a classic mountain stream. Only 15 feet wide
in some areas, the ¾ mile Williams Fork sits just southwest of the town
of Parshall. There is a 25 minute hike to the river. This river is located
just off of Hwy. 34, 22 miles west of Granby. In the fall and spring,
big rainbows and browns come out of the Colorado to spawn in the Williams
Fork. 
From above the town of Buena Vista down to Canon City, this river is a
gem. It is a wild brown trout fishery, not to mention holding some very
healthy rainbows. There are miles of public water to fish. This river
has some tremendous insect hatches, one of which is the famous caddis
hatch mid- to late-April and lasting through the early summer months.