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Big Thompson River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Colorado, United States

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Brown trout

8 in · 3 oz

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Brown trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Brown trout

15 in · 2 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Cutbow

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Brown trout

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General info

Big Thompson River is a stream located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. It is also intersecting with Weld County, Colorado. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Brook trout.

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40°23′2.7″N 105°28′13.3″W
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Fishing regulations at Big Thompson River, CO

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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FAQ about Big Thompson River fishing

the Big Thompson River is a stream located in Larimer County, Colorado, United States. It is also intersecting with Weld County, Colorado. Its coordinates are:
40°23′2.7″N 105°28′13.3″W
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The most common species in the Big Thompson River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 317 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 294 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 35 members reported to have caught this fish
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