Deckers Low Water: Fish Stacked In Obvious Holes But Selective

If you ever questioned how many fish live in the South Platte at Deckers, now is a good time to observe for yourself.  With the water low and clear,  it is a great time to observe good numbers of fish laying in the depressions. Anywhere the water is slightly deeper the fish are holding. Some of the fish are large in the 20-22 inch range but are very wary. 

With the fish easily visible, there are many folks out there "observing wildlife." On weekends, crowds can be quite large. One angler I spoke with called it a parade. The fish can be picky but are also willing to take a well presented fly. Some BWO's are emerging in the early afternoon. Overcast days are best.

Small RS2's in gray and olive along with small black midges have been the best flies. My client pictured above caught several good fish; his first time fishing the South Platte. It is always a pleasure to help a young person catch their first fish on a fly on the South Platte.