Let’s be real: when the clock hits 5 p.m., you’re not thinking about happy hour—you’re thinking abou...

Bear Creek is one of the closest pieces of legitimate trout water to Denver, and winter turns it int...

Deckers is the most recognizable stretch of the South Platte River near Denver, and winter strips aw...

Cheesman Canyon is one of the most technical stretches of the South Platte River near Denver, and wi...

Waterton Canyon is one of the most accessible stretches of the South Platte River near Denver, and w...

Bear Creek is one of the closest pieces of moving trout water to Denver, and winter turns it into a ...

Waterton Canyon doesn’t get the attention it deserves. With easy access just outside Denver, clear w...

Waterton Canyon is one of the most accessible stretches of the South Platte River near Denver, and w...

Deckers remains the most consistent winter stretch of the South Platte River near Denver, and curren...

Cheesman Canyon is the most technical stretch of the South Platte River, and winter removes any marg...

The South Platte River is one of Colorado’s most diverse fisheries, and winter amplifies those diffe...

The tailwater is cold, ultra-clear, and unforgiving, with trout holding tight to structure in deep c...

The creek is running low and clear, trout are holding tight to structure in short compact winter lie...

The tailwater is running low and steady, clarity is excellent, and trout are holding in deep winter ...

. The South Platte River is deep into its winter rhythm, and few drainages in Colorado show such dra...

Bear Creek, located near Morrison, Colorado, is a small but productive stream that offers a quick fi...

Updated: December 8, 2025 Cheesman Canyon continues to show classic early-winter behavior: low but s...

Waterton Canyon doesn’t get the attention it deserves. With easy access just outside Denver, clear w...

Updated: December 8, 2025 Deckers is holding in classic early-winter shape with low, clear flows, co...