Cheesman Reservoir
CO
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Reservoir
About Cheesman Reservoir
Cheesman Reservoir, a popular manmade lake near Deckers, Colorado, offers excellent fly fishing opportunities along the South Platte River. This accessible location, about a 90-minute drive southwest of Denver, is known for its populations of rainbow, brown, and brook trout, as well as smallmouth bass, kokanee salmon, yellow perch, and northern pike. Anglers can target fish in the Goose Creek Arm of the lake or the tailwater below the historic Cheesman Dam. The area provides easy access via maintained trails, with picnic facilities available at the trailhead parking lots.
Access
Seasons
Terrain
Water
Fish Species
Rainbow Trout
Brown Trout
Brook Trout
Smallmouth Bass
Kokanee salmon
Pike
Fishing Styles
undefined USGS Water Conditions
Water conditions for the last 7 days. You can gain insights to fishing activity based on these conditions, like water temperature and flow.
Methods
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Wade Friendly
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Float Friendly
Land Ownership
Public Forest Service
Trip Planning
Best fishing typically occurs during spring and summer. Check water conditions before heading out.
For more insight on the conditions, including hatches and water temperatures, check out the Hatch Forecast.