South Platte - Cheesman Canyon

Common Fish
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Common Insects
Blue Winged Olive, Midge, Scud, more...

Considered one of Colorado's most scenic fishing spots, Cheesman Canyon is a Colorado treasure. This water can be fished year round and is quite productive. A 1-mile hike gets you into the canyon, and puts 3 miles of fishable water ahead of you. The water in the canyon is generally clear, and is best to sight fish. There is a healthy ...

Getting There:

At Deckers, head west over the bridge (Co. Rd. 126). A designated parking area is on the left side of road about 3 miles from bridge. Another parking area is located near Cheesman Reservoir up Wigwam Creek Road. Be cautious hiking as the terrain can be severe with lots of loose gravel.