Cache La Poudre River (Lower Canyon)
The lower canyon of the Cache La Poudre River receives a bit more pressure due to its proximity to Fort Collins, but it is still a prime freestone river that appeals to the experienced and inexperienced angler alike. Located near Fort Collins
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Cache La Poudre River (Lower Canyon) on FishExplorer has 317 historic reports, 96 historic water temperature updates, 292 historic status updates, available with FxR+.
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River Flow
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 705 reports for Cache La Poudre River (Lower Canyon), including detailed updates, temperatures and river status.
| Status: | 06.24.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 06.24.25 |
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Master Angler Records
This river has 1 record, including 1 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Subscribe to FxR+ for full details.
General Details
The Cache La Poudre (pronounced "pu-der") river runs from the Rocky Mountain National Park down through a beautiful canyon stretch, and all the way through Fort Collins and onto its merge with the Sou... Log in for additional details...
Bugs
Common Insects
7 found listed for Cache La Poudre River (Lower Canyon), log in to view.Camping
No campsites are recorded for this river.
Boating
Directions, Misc
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Snippets:
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Cache La Poudre Riv (Lower Canyon) Hatch Chart
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Cache La Poudre Riv (Lower Canyon) Stocking Data
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- Since 2017 Cache La Poudre River (Lower Canyon) has had 5 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 64,680 3,888 16.6 337,036 5.21 - Since 2014 Cache La Poudre River (Lower Canyon) has had 12 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 233,695 10,283 22.7 712,281 3.05
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Barometric Pressure Forecast Data for Cache La Poudre River (Lower Canyon)
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 95 | 6/6/2025 | Matt |
| 90 | 3/25/2023 | spinn3r |
| 58 | 12/30/2015 | skunkmaster |
| 45 | 4/22/2017 | bzomer |
| 42 | 4/6/2021 | ashaffer |
| 29 | 10/25/2019 | Jim H |
| 28 | 8/4/2016 | the fishing dj |
| 20 | 5/12/2014 | boogieman |
| 19 | 4/26/2019 | ColoFman |
| 19 | 4/26/2025 | BH42 |