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Stocking schedule

South Platte River (Cheesman Canyon) stocking schedule 2026.

Stocking NowRiverJefferson County, Park County

The South Platte River's Gold Medal sections (Cheesman, Deckers, Eleven Mile Canyon) hold trophy rainbow and brown trout — CPW stockings supplement wild populations year-round.

Official source

For the actual South Platte River (Cheesman Canyon) stocking dates and volumes this week, view Colorado Parks and Wildlife's official stocking report.

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South Platte River (Cheesman Canyon) stocking detail

  • Rainbow Trout
    WeeklyTrophy regulations
    JanJan — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesFebFeb — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMarMar — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAprApr — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMayMay — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJunJun — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJulJul — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAugAug — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesSepSep — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesOctOct — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesNovNov — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesDecDec — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
    Typical volumeWeekly stockings on Gold Medal sections
    RegulationGold Medal Water — quality regulations apply by section.
    Access points
    • Cheesman Canyon
    • Deckers
    • Eleven Mile Canyon

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: Deckers, CO

Public access through Pike National Forest at Cheesman, Deckers, and Eleven Mile Canyon.

parkingstream accesstrail accesswading
USGS gauge 06701900 — live water data →

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