How to Fish the South Platte River in Waterton Canyon like a PRO!

Learn to fly fish the Waterton Canyon section of the South Platte from the Pros! Make sure to check out the FULL LIST OF HOT FLY PATTERNS in the description below. If you are in Denver Colorado and looking for a good spot to fish and catch a lot of Trout you need to check out the Waterton Canyon Section of the South Platte. In this video we break down the access points, fish habitat, hot spots to fish, the bugs, and the best flies for fishing this section of the South Platte. The Waterton Canyon trail is great for the whole family and can easily be hiked or accessed by bike. It is 6.2 miles long and only gains 700 feet over that distance. When fishing in the canyon, focus on the deep pools created by the rock weirs and dams in the canyon as this is where most of the fish will school up. There is a healthy population of mayflies, caddis flies, stoneflies, midges, aquatic worms, scud, and sowbugs in the South Platte River in Waterton Canyon and we break to each to the best fly patterns in this video. The River Oracle Streamside Match the Hatch Kit and individual sampling tools can all be purchased at: https://ascentflyfishing.com/fishing-... The best winter fly patterns for fishing this section of river are: Midge Patterns: Zebra Midge: https://ascentflyfishing.com/beadhead... Zebra Midge Pupa: https://ascentflyfishing.com/zebra-mi... Ian’s Brass Ass: https://ascentflyfishing.com/ians-bra... Disco Midge: https://ascentflyfishing.com/disco-mi... Pheasant Tail: https://ascentflyfishing.com/pheasant... Mayfly Patterns: Juju Baetis: https://ascentflyfishing.com/uv-flash... Chocolate Thunder: https://ascentflyfishing.com/chocolat... RS2: https://ascentflyfishing.com/sparkle-... Greg’s Emerger: https://ascentflyfishing.com/gregs-em... Firebead Hares Ear: https://ascentflyfishing.com/hot-pink... Stonefly Patterns: Pat’s Rubber Leg: https://ascentflyfishing.com/pats-rub... Stonefly Nymph: https://ascentflyfishing.com/stonefly... Iron Sally: https://ascentflyfishing.com/beadhead... Poxyback little stone: https://ascentflyfishing.com/beadhead... Caddisfly Patterns: BH Woven Caddis Larva: https://ascentflyfishing.com/beadhead... Buckskin: https://ascentflyfishing.com/buckskin/ Jelly Cord Caddis Larva: https://ascentflyfishing.com/jelly-co... Sowbug Patterns: Ray Charles: https://ascentflyfishing.com/ray-char... If you would like to purchase any of the patterns shown in this video, you can click on one of the links above or see all of our flies, tools, and fly fishing accessories at www.ascentflyfishing.com . The Ascent Fly Fishing family and community is all about inclusivity and opening up the water so that every angler can have a great day on the water! If you have any tips, tricks, or favorite fly patterns for the Waterton Canyon section of the South Platte River in Littleton Colorado, please share them in the comment section below!