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title: North Fork South Platte River Fly Fishing Report 2/23/26
description: Updated February 23, 2026. Current flow in CFS, air temp, clarity, crowds, best window, top flies, pro rig, hatch chart, access points, and local regs for the North Fork of the South Platte River
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# North Fork South Platte River Fly Fishing Report 2/23/26

- February 23, 2026

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The river is cold, lightly stained to clear, and moving slower than the main stem, with trout set up in soft winter lanes and deep inside bends. Feeding windows are short but forgiving compared to Cheesman or Deckers, especially during calm afternoons. This is classic **North Fork South Platte winter fly fishing**: quieter water, fewer anglers, and steady opportunity if you slow down.

 

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Updated: February 23, 2026

The North Fork of the South Platte in February is classic small freestone winter water. Flows are low enough to compress trout into defined pocket water and soft seams, but not so low that fish disappear. It is technical in a different way than the canyon tailwaters.

This is short drift fishing right now. Trout are holding tight behind structure and in walking speed lanes. Cover water methodically, adjust depth first, and fish every soft pocket. Midday warming improves consistency, but structure and precision matter more than time.

 

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## Conditions Summary

![rise beyond fly fihsing company in denver colorado a guide rating for a stream. Good is 5 trout. This rating is for 2 trout. So challenging fishing conditions.](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Guide%20Ratings/Guide%20Rating%20(800%20x%20175%20px)%20(4).png?width=500&height=109&name=Guide%20Rating%20(800%20x%20175%20px)%20(4).png)

**Flow:** 102 CFS. Winter freestone flow concentrating fish into deeper pockets and defined seams.

**Water Temperature:** 36 °F

**Air Temperature:** 39 °F

**Wind:** 4 to 10 mph

**Clarity:** Clear

**Crowds:** Low

**Primary Hatch:** Midges

**Best Window:** 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

**Overall Rating:** Underrated winter freestone option with low pressure

 

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### Weather

[BAILEY WEATHER](https://forecast7.com/en/39d41n105d48/bailey/?unit=us)

 

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## Top Flies in Your Box This Week

![Zebra Midge Black](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Zebra%20Midge%20Black.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=Zebra%20Midge%20Black.jpg)

##### **Primary Method: Nymphing | Primary Hatch: Midges**

1. **Zebra Midge** black 18 to 22: Fish deep behind boulders and in soft pockets.
2. **Black Beauty** 18 to 22: Drift tight to bottom in walking speed seams.
3. **RS2 gray** 18 to 20: Fish slightly above bottom in slower lanes.
4. **Thread Frenchie** 16 to 18: Productive in transition pockets.
5. **Mercury Midge** 20 to 22: Effective in deeper winter slots.

![Pat Rubber Legs](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product/Pat%20Rubber%20Legs.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=Pat%20Rubber%20Legs.jpg)

##### **Secondary Hatch: Winter Stoneflies**

1. **Small Stonefly Nymph** 14 to 16: Drift through defined pocket seams.
2. **Pat’s Rubber Legs** black 12 to 14: Fish tight to structure.
3. **Flashback Pheasant Tail** 16 to 18: Fish transitional lanes between pockets.

**![20240910_130240](https://risebeyondflyfishing.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Product/20240910_130240.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=20240910_130240.jpg)**

##### **Attractor and Streamer**

1. **Mini Leech** olive 10 to 12: Strip slowly through deeper bends.
2. **Woolly Bugger** olive 8 to 10: Fish near undercut banks midday.

 

> #### Pro Rig of the Week: North Fork Soft-Edge Rig

- Indicator: Small yarn or minimal air-lock
- Lead Fly: **Scud** 14 to 16 or **Small Pheasant Tail** 18
- Dropper: **Black Beauty** or **Zebra Midge** 20 to 22
- Weight: Light to moderate, adjusted for slower depth

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## North Fork Hatch Chart – February

| Bug Type | Size | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Midges | 18 to 24 | Primary winter food source |
| Small stoneflies | 12 to 16 | Present in pocket water |
| Baetis | 18 to 20 | Occasional mild afternoon activity |

---

## Access Points – North Fork South Platte

**Bridge Crossing Pull Off | 📍 Locals Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.0**  
Pocket water with consistent winter holds.

**Lower Canyon Bends | 📍 Locals Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.0**  
Defined inside seams and depth changes.

**Boulder Pocket Section | 📍 Locals Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.5**  
Short drifts with technical approaches.

**Upper Roadside Stretch | 📍 Locals Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.0**  
Light pressure with limited winter structure.

**Lower Confluence Reach | 📍 Locals Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5**  
Deeper water holding trout consistently.

**Bailey Stretch | 📍 Locals Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5.0**  
Consistent pocket water and depth.

**Pine Valley Ranch Area | 📍 Locals Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.0**  
Defined seams and soft winter lanes.

**Shawnee Bridge Reach | 📍 Locals Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.0**  
Reliable winter pocket structure.

**Grant Area Access | 📍 Locals Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.0**  
Low pressure with solid depth transitions.

**Downstream Canyon Stretch | 📍 Locals Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3.5**  
More technical drifts and tighter lanes.

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## Local Regulations And Landowner Notes

- Respect private sections in the Bailey corridor
- Only use designated access points
- Winter flows can fluctuate; check before wading tight slots

 

 

 

 

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## FAQ

Q: What flows fish best this time of year  
A: 150 to 250 CFS is ideal and 200 CFS is nearly perfect.

Q: Are dries realistic  
A: Only during brief calm windows; otherwise stick to nymphs.

Q: What is the best time of day  
A: Midday once the canyon warms and light reaches the river floor.

Q: Is the water crowded right now  
A: Medium pressure, more on warm weekends, lighter during colder snaps.

Q: Should I run 6x  
A: Yes on your dropper, especially with size 22 to 24 midges.

Q: Are streamers a real option  
A: Yes if fished slowly along deep structure, but nymphing is primary.

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