Big Thompson River Fishing near La Salle, Colorado

Big Thompson River is a stream located just 3.1 miles from La Salle, in Weld County, in the state of Colorado, United States, near Evans, CO. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout here. Whether you’re fly fishing, spinning or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Big Thompson River. Alternate names for this stream include Thompson Creek, Thompson River and Pipe River.

Join us as we discuss the Colorado Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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