The Dream Stream, South Platte River Hartsel, CO (8,864ft) Spinney Mountain Ranch, or “Dream Stream” is located between Spinney Mountain and Eleven Mile Reservoirs.
Fly Fishing Reports and Conditions. Welcome to the most complete report of fly fishing conditions in North America. There are four parking areas. Get up-to-date river conditions before you embark from Landon Mayer. An abundance of scuds, midges, mayflies, and caddisflies make up the majority of the trout’s diet. Nymph rigs are still the ticket but be ready throw a dry (and maybe a streamer) if called for. One parking area is right next to the stream on this road. The tailwater from Spinney Reservoir keeps the water at a reasonably constant temperature offering year-round fishing. The Dream Stream (South Platte) A classic Colorado tailwater, the fish and aquatic life in the Dream Stream enjoy fairly consistent year-round temperatures. Current Reports; Contact; Select Page. Dream Stream Trophy Trout!!
The other two are reached by turning north after crossing the river.
Fish are laying in their normal winter holes…check the deep pockets and runs.
This gently meandering section of the South Platte River ribbons its way through a broad basin creating the quintessential Colorado trout stream. Dream Stream Fly Fishing. Generally speaking, nymph rigs will be your best bet (or at least a great starting point) on most of our fisheries during the winter months. 28.5 inch monster cutthroat trout from the Dream Stream.
Home . Our professional reports are updated weekly with stream and river flows, tides, recommended flies and equipment, and special fishing tips for the most important fly-fishing destinations in North America. The Ultimate Fly Fishing Report : Casting a fly in a tranquil mountain stream, feeling the tug on the line, and holding a beautiful rainbow trout makes us feel alive and intensely connected with nature. The Dream Stream is the perfect environment for anglers on the hunt for trophy Rainbow, Cutthroat, and Brown trout. Access the Rocky Mountain Anglers River Reports for up-to-date information on stream flows, weather, and fishing conditions. The South Platte River between the Spinney Mountain and 11 Mile reservoirs is known to local fishermen as, "The Dream Stream" - but bringing the wrong equipment for the conditions can turn your dream into a nightmare. 29.25 inch big rainbow trout asleep on the job. Click Here to learn more about guided fly fishing trips on the dream stream. Every fish on this page would qualify (with room to spare) for a Colorado Division of Wildlife Master Angler Award! We’ve received a few reports that The Dream is fishing well lately. The entire stretch is public water, however, it is also catch and release, flies and lures only. Three are reached off the road from County Road 59.
The Dream Stream has become very popular in the past few years. Also known as the Charlie Meyers Recreation Area, the Dream Stream is the best-known section of the South Platte River, and for good reason. 28.5 inch monster cutthroat trout from the Dream Stream.