Douglas / Jefferson County, Colorado
Cheesman Canyon
Live Conditions
Cheesman Canyon — Below Cheesman Reservoir
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
23.26 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
74° / 53°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
82° / 47°
Fri
☁️Overcast
84° / 55°
Sat
🌧️Rain
84° / 55°
0.25"
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Cheesman Canyon.
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What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Cheesman Canyon conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Cheesman Canyon · June · Early Summer
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⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving
Variable — flows may still be elevated early June. Caddis (size 14-16) when settled. Post-runoff June opens for technical summer fishing. Gill Trail (#610) from the trailhead.
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About Cheesman Canyon
Remote Gold Medal South Platte canyon reached only by the 5-mile Gill Trail (#610). Clear, low-gradient water demands 6-7X tippet, accurate casts, and full stealth. One of the most technically demanding — and rewarding — fisheries in Colorado. The hike keeps pressure low year-round.