Weld County · stream · order 8 river · ~283 cfs typical
Big Thompson River
Big Thompson River is a stream in Weld County, Colorado. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Colorado's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
93°
64°
11 mph
17%
Sat
Clear
95°
60°
10 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
104°
65°
18 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Rehmer Lake0.9 mi
- Arrowhead Reservoir1.5 mi
- Erickson Reservoir2.3 mi
- Spomer Lakes2.7 mi
- Neill Brothers Reservoir3.5 mi
- West Greeley Lake3.8 mi
- Kammerzell Lake3.2 mi
- Cottonwood Lake4.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CO regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Thompson River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Thompson River?+
Yes — Colorado requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Thompson River?+
Big Thompson River is a stream in Weld County, Colorado. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.