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Stocking schedule

South Platte River (Cheesman Canyon) stocking schedule 2026.

  • Stocking Now
  • River
  • Jefferson 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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Stocking detail

South Platte River (Cheesman Canyon) stocked species.

  • 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.

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USGS gauge 06701900 — live water data →

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