Trip brief · Cache La Poudre River
How to go fish the Cache La Poudre River
The months we list for the Cache La Poudre River are April, May, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.
August
No USGS gauge is mapped to this river.
Flies to tie — August
Grasshopper#10-14
Caddis#14-16
Hemingway Caddis
Access
Stevens Gulch
40.680, -105.360parking
Poudre Park
40.670, -105.350parking
Big Bend Campground
40.690, -105.510parking
Mishawaka Area
40.690, -105.490parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Wild Trout Special Regulations from 1 mile above Gateway Mountain Park downstream to Poudre Park: artificial flies and lures only; catch-and-release required. Standard Colorado regulations apply elsewhere. The Cache La Poudre is designated Colorado's only Wild and Scenic River. A valid Colorado fishing license is required. Respect campground access points and posted private property.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Cache La Poudre River page →