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Big Thompson River

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Colorado, United States

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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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.

Location

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

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40°23′2.7″N 105°28′13.3″W
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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 - 327 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 299 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 36 members reported to have caught this fish
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