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Big Thompson River - RMNP
The "Big T", in local vernacular, is a rare location in which you can catch a Grand Slam without moving to other waters. It is one of the most fished streams in the Park. Located near Estes Park
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Big Thompson River - RMNP on FishExplorer has 32 historic reports, 5 historic water temperature updates, 33 historic status updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 70 reports for Big Thompson River - RMNP, including detailed updates, temperatures and river status.
| Status: | 08.31.24 | |
| Water Tmp: | 08.04.23 |
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Big Thompson River - RMNP
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Related Content
Fishing the Big T with Steve Schweitzer (blog) 09.11.23 by Matt Snider
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The TU Fly Fishing and Conservation Camp (blog) 08.14.14 by Rob Stout
Skip the Dunkin Donuts (blog) 08.05.14 by Alan Peak
Rocky Mountain National Park Waters Added (blog) 05.17.14 by Tom McInerney
Master Angler Records
No Master Angler records recorded for this river.
General Details
From Steve Schweitzer's A Fly Fishing Guide To Rocky Mountain National Park, flyfishingrmnp.com:
Moraine Park
The Big Thompson River in Moraine Park is a rare location in which you can catch... Log in for additional details...
Moraine Park
The Big Thompson River in Moraine Park is a rare location in which you can catch... Log in for additional details...
Bugs
Common Insects
None recorded for this river section in our database.Camping
No campsites are recorded for this river.
Boating
No boat launches/takeouts are recorded for this river.
Directions, Misc
Most people access the river from Moraine Park and Fern Lake Trail. From the Beaver Meadows Entrance...
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Big Thompson Riv - RMNP Hatch Chart
No hatches recorded.
Big Thompson Riv - RMNP Stocking Data
No stocking records recorded for this river.
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Barometric Pressure Forecast Data for Big Thompson River - RMNP
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 19 | 8/31/2024 | xavierk31 |
| 10 | 11/24/2015 | the fishing dj |
| 7 | 7/12/2015 | Ajax5240 |
| 3 | 7/10/2017 | Smitty Haggis |
| 3 | 8/4/2023 | Matt |
| 3 | 7/9/2016 | bardkin |
| 2 | 9/12/2015 | 62Lucero |
| 2 | 5/29/2020 | rljb1 |
| 2 | 8/31/2014 | skunkmaster |
| 2 | 7/31/2020 | troutfinder |