South Arkansas River near Salida, Colorado
Brown trout are on the edges early and late, descending off the first shelf line through midday. Look for rainbows suspended along the deep seem lines, particularly in the afternoons.
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South Arkansas River Fishing near Salida, Colorado
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Details for South Arkansas River
Species Caught Here:
Brook Trout
Walleye
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Catfish
Access: Public Property
Body of Water Type: Stream
Lat/Long: 38.521107 -105.977791
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Description for South Arkansas River, Chaffee County, Colorado
South Arkansas River is a stream located just 1.5 miles from Salida, in Chaffee County, in the state of Colorado, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including brook trout, walleye, brown trout, rainbow trout and catfish here. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to South Arkansas River. Alternate names for this stream include South Fork Arkansas River.
For Fishing License purchase, fishing rules, and fishing regulations please visit
Colorado Fish & Wildlife.
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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