Colorado Fishing Reports ยท South Platte Basin
The South Fork of the South Platte above Antero Reservoir is a small South Park stream, and this year it is shaped by drought.
Looking for the latest Above Antero river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the South Fork South Platte River โ Above Antero.
Current flows
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Check nearby gauges on the Colorado fishing reports page, or call the shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Above Antero fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
We have no fresh report. Antero Reservoir was drained this spring to save water, and the South Fork was part of the summer voluntary closures. Expect very low, cold, clear water and slow midday fishing on small midges.
We suggest choosing a tailwater such as the Dream Stream or Eleven Mile Canyon until flows recover.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Above Antero, bring: Zebra Midge #20-22, RS2 Emerger #20-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #18-20, Parachute Adams #20-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Above Antero river details
| Access | Mostly private ranch land with small public stretches. Verify on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 9,000 to 9,300 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 110 miles, roughly 2 hours 29 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Spring and fall in normal years |
| Fish | Brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 10 ft leaders, 6X tippet |
| Camping | None on the river |
| Kids | Not ideal. Small, exposed and windy. |
| Good to know | Drought management is driving conditions here this year. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Frozen and slow.
Spring
Small midge and BWO hatches.
Summer
Low and warm in dry years.
Fall
Browns on the move.
How to get there
The South Fork runs along US-285 near Antero Junction.