North Fork South Platte River Fly Fishing

The 11th most popular fly fishing river in Colorado.

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Southwest of Denver and south of Pine Junction, the North Fork South Platte River offers up some gentle fly fishing for rainbow trout and brown trout.

To reach the trailhead from Denver, head west on US285 through Conifer to Pine Junction at milepost 229. Turn left heading south on Pine Valley Road (aka CR126) for 5.8 miles toward the town of Pine. Turn right heading west on Crystal Lake Road for 1.4 miles to the Pine Valley Ranch Park, which is located at 30400 Crystal Lake Road.

Overall, North Fork South Platte River is the 11th most popular fly fishing river of all 47 fly fishing spots in Colorado.

North Fork South Platte River (CO/US)

North Fork South Platte River (CO/US)

North Fork South Platte River Fly Fishing Map

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Local Contact(s):  Pike National Forest (303) 275-5610; Cutthroat Anglers (970) 262-2878.

Recommended Book:  "Flyfisher's Guide To Colorado" from Marty Bartholomew

Best Season:  May. - Oct.

Base Camp:  NFS Buffalo Campground; NFS Meadows Group Campground

Luxury Loding:  Crystal Lake B&B, Pine (303) 838-8408

Breakfast Restaurant:  None

Reference Source:  click here https://www.fs.usda.gov/psicc

GPS:  39.407932, -105.346916

Date Published:  1/3/2016

Date Updated:  3/23/2018

ID:  21812

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