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Big Thompson River - Canyon
Nestled in the canyon beneath Estes Lake, the Big Thompson flows down through Drake to Loveland. Located near Estes Park
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Big Thompson River - Canyon on FishExplorer has 277 historic reports, 43 historic water temperature updates, 208 historic status updates, available with FxR+.
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Recent Reports
We have cataloged 528 reports for Big Thompson River - Canyon, including detailed updates, temperatures and river status.
| Status: | 01.17.25 | |
| Water Tmp: | 11.23.24 |
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Master Angler Records
This river has 4 records, including 1 rough fish, 3 trout. Master angler data compiled from the Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Subscribe to FxR+ for full details.
General Details
The Big Thompson River, located between Estes Park and Loveland is a true Colorado treasure. Nestled in the canyon beneath Estes Lake, the Big Thompson flows down through Drake to Loveland. While no... Log in for additional details...
Bugs
Common Insects
6 found listed for Big Thompson River - Canyon, log in to view.Camping
No campsites are recorded for this river.
Boating
No boat launches/takeouts are recorded for this river.
Directions, Misc
Access the canyon west of Loveland on Highway 34 all the way to Estes Park. Intermittent public are...
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Big Thompson Riv - Canyon Hatch Chart
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Big Thompson Riv - Canyon Stocking Data
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- Since 2019 Big Thompson River - Canyon has had 5 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 85,941 3,252 26.4 391,062 4.55 - Since 2014 Big Thompson River - Canyon has had 3 stocking events for this species. Register for free and log in for details.
Total # Lbs #/Lb Inches Avg 22,206 705 31.5 95,432 4.30
Weather, Sun & Moon
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Top Reporters
| # | Last Rpt | NickName |
| 33 | 4/21/2016 | the fishing dj |
| 27 | 12/24/2016 | pikeNcolorado |
| 26 | 4/24/2014 | jhdroge |
| 25 | 6/24/2013 | basspirate |
| 21 | 6/28/2021 | TADA32 |
| 19 | 12/9/2015 | Ajax5240 |
| 17 | 1/18/2015 | Dubtrout |
| 17 | 6/13/2019 | ColoFman |
| 16 | 12/13/2014 | skunkmaster |
| 12 | 10/29/2019 | opencage |