Field NotesWhen to Walk Away: Summer Water Temps and the Fish You Don't Catch
Warm water kills trout you release. Here's how I read summer water temps on the South Platte and when I'd rather drive home than cook a fish.
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Field Notes
SeasonalSouth Platte & Arkansas Conditions Report — Flows Are Low Right Now (June 25, 2026)
A weak winter dropped the Dream Stream, Eleven Mile, and Arkansas to skinny flows — where to fish instead, the water temp that should end your day, and how to fish low water.
Field NotesPhotographing Fly Fishing on the South Platte — How to Get Shots Worth Keeping
How to shoot better fly fishing photos on the South Platte — gear, light, release shots, and the one rule that protects the fish while you get the image.
River GuideCheesman Canyon Fly Fishing — The Complete Access Guide
Everything you need before your first trip to Cheesman Canyon — directions, the hike, Gold Medal regulations, best beats, and timing.