South Platte – Cheesman Canyon

Cheesman Canyon is one of the most technical and rewarding tailwater fisheries in Colorado. A half hour hike from Gill trailhead through some hilly terrain gets you to the base of the canyon where the trail splits into a high road and low road. This stretch of the river is catch and release only and is known for holding large rainbows. Almost the entire length of the river that runs through this gorgeous boulder filled canyon is loaded with deep pocket water and fast runs that provide different challenges depending on where the fish are located. Most of the time the fish are hangin close to undercut boulders and other structure.